Summary
Portrait of Private Edward Pummeroy in uniform on 28 December 1916, during World War I.
Part of a collection of material donated to Museum Victoria in 1988 by Miss Ida Murphy in memory of her brother William Murphy, who died during World War II, and her uncle Edward Pummeroy.
Description of Content
Portrait of soldier in studio, seated on stool, wearing uniform with slouch hat and carrying stick.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph on paper.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Miss Ida Murphy, 06 Oct 1988
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Person Depicted
Private Edward '. Pummeroy - 58th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force (AIF), Great Britain, 28 Dec 1916
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Individuals Identified
PUMMEROY, E. (PRIVATE)
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Format
Postcard
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Inscriptions
Handwritten on front: 'Yours Lovingly / Ted 28/11/16' Handwritten on back right: 'Mrs [Murphy / "Melbe" / Roseberry St / Ascot Vale / Melbourne / Victoria / Australia' Handwritten on back left: 'Dear Lizzy & Bill / A memento of my / visit to Salisbury / England 26/11/16 / with fondest / Love and Wishes / from your Brother Ted' Printed on back: 'POST CARD / This Space for communication The Address to be written here' Printed on back top right corner: 'STAMP / HERE'
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Overall Dimensions
13.8 cm (Length), 8.7 cm (Width)
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Keywords
Militaria: Australian, Military Memorabilia, Portraits, World War I, 1914-1918, Death & Mourning