Summary
Postcard portrait of Dave (David) Nairn, probably taken in Ararat between 1910 and 1915. The postcard is stamped with the studio 'T. R. G. Williams'. Dave's brother William Nairn was later killed in action in World War I (service no. 3217).
T.R.G. Williams advertised in the Ararat Advertiser in 1914: 'BOYS AT THE FRONT AND YOUR FRIENDS Will expect to receive a CHRISTMAS GREETING Send your Photo to cheer them WILLIAMS, Photographer end Picture Framer, BARKLY STREET.' (18 November 1915, p.2).
Description of Content
Head and shoulders portrait of man wearing jacket, vest, shirt and tie. A pocket handkerchief, fob chain and lapel badge are also worn. A studio backdrop is possibly behind him.
Physical Description
Postcard with black and white photograph on one side and postcard proforma on reverse.
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Print, Black & White
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Printed on back: 'POST CARD. / CORRESPONDENCE. / ADDRESS ONLY.' Stamped on back, in blue ink: 'T.R.G. WILLIAMS / PHOTOGRAPHER / AND PICTURE FRAMER / ...[illegible]'
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