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Major-General Sir Dacres, Captain Hamley and Colonel Adye 1855
Albumen print | 18.3 x 15.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2500362

Roger Fenton (1819-69)
Gen Dacres - Captain Hamley - Col Adye - 1855
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Photograph of Major-General Sir Dacres (1799-1886), Captain Hamley (1824-1893) and Colonel Adye (1819-1900) by an open door. Colonel Adye stands to the left leaning against the wooden door with his hat under his right arm. Major-General Sir Dacres sits by the doorway with his legs crossed and his hands clasped on his lap. Captain Hamley sits to the right with a telescope in his hands and a sword resting on the rock beside him. They are all wearing military uniform. These three Officers served with the Royal Artillery during the Crimean War, with Major-General Sir Dacres commanding all of the British artillery forces during the later part of the conflict.
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Albumen print
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18.3 x 15.7 cm (image)
57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)
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