Summary
Black and white pgotograph depicting a group of soldiers demonstrating how to use a disappearing gun.
This photograph is part of a collection of glass negatives and prints taken by the R. Johnson Photographic Studio, circa 1900. Subjects include family life, leisure, military history, erotica, working life and early Melbourne architecture.
Description of Content
Group of 18 uniformed men pictured with Queenscliff disappearing gun. (8 observing and note taking whilst the other 10 demonstrate its function.) Gun store with open doors in background.
Physical Description
Black and white silver gelatin photograph.
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Handwritten in grey pencil on the back of the photograph; '18'
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
203 mm (Width), 122 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Artillery, Forts, Military Demonstrations, Soldiers, Storage, Uniforms