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ROGER FENTON (1819-69)
Two sergeants of the 8th Hussars
Apr 1855Albumen print | 17.4 x 13.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2500385
Photograph of two sergeants of the 8th Hussars having a drink. They stand facing each other with the man to the right pouring a drink into his companion's glass. They are both wearing military uniform and carry riding crops. There is open ground behind them and a small dog lying at their feet.
The 8th Hussars served in all of the major battles of the Crimean War including the Charge of the Light Brigade.
Creator(s)
View person pageRoger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)
17.4 x 13.8 cm (image)
57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)
Sergeants 8th Hussars
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Costume
- Uniforms
- Military uniforms
- Uniforms
- Costume
- Clothing
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Animal husbandry
- Dogs
- Animal husbandry
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Social sciences
- Military affairs
- Wars, Campaigns & Battles
- Wars
- Wars of the nineteenth century
- Crimean War (1853-1856)
- Wars of the nineteenth century
- Wars
- Wars, Campaigns & Battles
- Military affairs
- Science, Medicine and Technology
