Summary
Black and white photograph of three Boer generals standing near a tent in South Africa during the Boer War, circa 1900. The image was taken by photographer Van Hoepen who had a business in Pretoria, capital of the Boer Republic.
Louis Botha was later Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa between 1910 and 1919.
Description of Content
Three Boer generals, Lucas Meyer, Louis Botha and Daniel Erasmus, standing near a tent in a campsite, posing with pipes. A tent is erected behind the group under the shade of a tree.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph. Three of the men's names and the photographer's name are written near the lower edge. Stamped text on reverse in purple ink.
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Transfer (Possible) from Unknown Source
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Stamped text on reverse in purple ink reads: 'W. SAPHRA / BOX 2496, JOHANNESBURG.'. Printed on bottom of photograph: Genls Lucas Meyer. L. Botha. Erasmus. Van Hoepen, Pretoria
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
220 mm (Width), 157 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Boer War, 1899-1902, Camp Sites, Military History, Smoking, South Africa Culture, Tents, Uniforms
