Summary
Photo of a man dressed as a clown or Pierrot (pantomime character). Taken at Melksham, Wiltshire, during World War I - probably depicting a Melksham Hospital patient or staff member. The postcard is signed 'Yours Denis Murphy' (or similar).
Description of Content
Man dressed as a clown or Pierrot, leaning on a chair, hand raised, smiling.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph on paper.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from W. Reid, 1986
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Format
Photograph
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Inscriptions
Handwritten on front: 'Yours Denis Murphy [?].' Printed on back: 'POST CARD / This Space for communication The Address to be written here' Printed on back top right corner: 'STAMP / HERE' Printed vertically on back left: 'Bertrand Perrett, Photographer, Bank Street, Melksham, Wilts / All Kodak Supplies'
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Keywords
Military Memorabilia, World War I, 1914-1918, Humour, Clowns