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Roger Fenton (1819-69)
Lieutenant John Yates and Captain Edward Phillips Apr 1855
Albumen print | 18.9 x 15.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2500313
Roger Fenton (1819-69)
Lt Yates 11th & Capt Phillips 8th Apr 1855
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Photograph of Captain Phillips mounted on a horse facing left with Lieutenant Yates standing by the head of the horse with his left arm resting on the saddle. Both are wearing military uniform and have swords. There is open ground and a hillside behind them.
Captain Phillips served with the 8th Hussars during the Crimean War and Lieutenant Yates with the 11th Hussars. Phillips charged with the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava. -
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Albumen print
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18.9 x 15.8 cm (image)
57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)
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Lt Yates 11th & Capt Phillips 8th
