Captain Pechell and men of the 77th Regiment 1855

Albumen print | 18.5 x 16.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2500453

Roger Fenton (1819-69)

Capt Pechell & men of 77 in Winter Dress 1855

Description

Photograph of Captain Pechell and officers of the 77th Regiment. The men are gathered in a group with three standing. All are wearing winter clothes and most are carrying guns. There is a stone wall to the left and open land behind. Captain Pechell served with the 77th Regiment during the Crimean War and died during the Siege of Sevastopol.
People involved

Creator(s)

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

Subject(s)

Search the collection Pechell, William H.C. George, Captain (fl.1855)

Search the collection Army-GB-Infantry-77th (East Middlesex) Regiment of Foot (1808-1881)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

18.5 x 16.0 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
Industries, Crafts and Trades
Clothing
Costume
Uniforms
Military uniforms
Engineering & Technology
Military engineering
Arms (weapons)
Firearms
Rifles
Social sciences
Military affairs
Wars, Campaigns & Battles
Wars
Wars of the nineteenth century
Crimean War (1853-1856)
References

Alternative title(s)

Capt Pechell & men of 77 in Winter Dress