Summary
Studio portrait postcard of a soldier of 1st AIF, standing in front of studio back drop depicting the Saladin Citadel of Cairo, Egypt. The postcard is signed 'Long 'Un 19.3.16' and is addressed to a Miss M. Cole.
The identity of this 'Long 'Un' is unknown, although he wears the uniform of the Australian Light Horse. (He is also depicted in ST 035051.) The nickname was used by others in World War I - for instance, a 2Lt named F.A. 'Long 'Un' Smith served in the no. 66 Squadron; and Bernard Livermore wrote an (auto?) biography in 1975 titled 'Long 'un: a damn bad soldier', describing his World War I experiences in the 2/20th London Regiment, 180th Brigade in the 60th Division, serving on the Western front, Salonika and Palestine.
Description of Content
Studio portrait, postcard, soldier of 1st A.I.F., standing in front of studio back drop, wearing bandolier, leather leggings & with riding crop.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph on paper.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Arms, Clothing & Textiles, Images & Image Making, Public Life & Institutions
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Date Written
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Place Depicted
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Format
Photograph
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Inscriptions
Handwritten on front: 'Long 'Un / 19.3.16'. Printed on back: 'POST CARD / Communication / Address'. Handwritten on back: 'I went from / Colombo ...[?] / Cairo, so expect quite long / replys from you both ...[?] / This is very poor being / taken by an amateur / but hope this will serve / to remind you of me / until I can send you / a better one. Have / received no letters up to / date but expect there are / some ...[?] for me. Have you received any letters ...[?] me. / Faithfully / Long. 'Un'. Addressed to: 'Miss. M. Cole / c/o London Branch / of / Australasian [?] / Bourke St / Melbourne. / Vic.'
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
88 mm (Width), 137 mm (Height)
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References
Norman Franks, 2005. Sopwith Pup Aces of World War 1. Bernard Livermore, 1975. 'Long 'un: a damn bad soldier.
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Keywords
Australian Military Forces, Militaria: Australian, Military Memorabilia, Military Uniforms, Portraits, World War I, 1914-1918
