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Record of historical events

Victoria and Albert collected photographs that documented the political and military events that defined a period of global expansion

ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

The Platoon exercise

Feb 1860

Albumen print | 27.8 x 27.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2942141

Photograph of six men standing with rifles, during an exercise, in a courtyard, another leaning against wall to left. Part of collection of seventeen photographs (RCINs 2942127-43) taken at Hythe in 1860 by Fenton, who became a member of the Hythe School of Musketry and was placed in the 1st Section of Volunteers.
  • Creator(s)

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    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

  • 27.8 x 27.4 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Kent [England]
              • Hythe [Kent]
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Military engineering
          • Arms (weapons)
            • Firearms
              • Rifles