Dr Benjamin William Marlow (1820-1894) 1855

Salted paper print | 19.1 x 15.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2500350

Roger Fenton (1819-69)

Dr Marlow 20th 1855

Description

Photograph of Dr Marlow sitting on a metal stool facing partly left with his legs crossed. He is wearing a coat and cap and there is a sword resting between his legs. There are items of clothing and kit on the ground around him and a group of tents behind him. Dr Marlow served as the surgeon for the 28th Regiment during the Crimean War and was present for all of the major battles.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Roger Fenton (1819-69)
(photographer)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Dr Benjamin William Marlow (1820-94)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Salted paper print

salted paper print

Measurements

19.1 x 15.8 cm (image)

57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Engineering & Technology
Military engineering
Arms (weapons)
Side arms (weapons)
Swords
Industries, Crafts and Trades
Travel Goods
Tents
Social sciences
Military affairs
Wars, Campaigns & Battles
Wars
Wars of the nineteenth century
Crimean War (1853-1856)
References

Alternative title(s)

Dr Marlow 20th