Summary
One of 63 postcards contained in an album that was owned by Cliff Nowell. There are 25 postcards mounted inside the album and 38 postcard held loosely with in it, (loose postcards housed separately).
The images depict photographs of sailors from HMAS Australia and of family and friends. It also conatins a mixture of hand-painted cards (two), original photographs (mostly studio or professional) and several commerical postcards.
Description of Content
Studio portrait of a seaman during World War I.
Physical Description
Black and white gelatin silver photograph with postcard backing.
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Trevor Plumridge, (Estate of) Mr Clifford H. Nowell - Nowell Collection, 20 Feb 1986
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Place & Date Depicted
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Original Owner
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Photographer
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Hand written in black ink on the bottom of the photograph; 'Yours Sincerely / Aff' Embossed on the front of the photograph; 'Hitchins & Co. / 25 SICILIAN AVENUE / LONDON N.W' Printed in black ink on the back of the post card; POST CARD / COMMUNICATION / ADDRESS ONLY'
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
87 mm (Width), 135 mm (Height)
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References
[Book] Winzenried, A. P. 1991. Green Grows Our Garden: a Centenary History of Horticultural Education at Burnley.
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Keywords
Military Memorabilia, Naval Forces, Postcards, Seamen, Photographic Studios, World War I, 1914-1918
