Soldier, 03/12/1916

OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Soldier, 03/12/1916

DATE1916

MEDIAImage

PHOTOGRAPHERLeighton Studios, Moonee Ponds

COLLECTIONHastings-Western Port Historical Society

REG NO.P334

HISTORY

The name of this soldier is unknown, but written on the back in faded blue ink is: “To Uncle Harry & Aunt Ada with love from Jack 3-12-16”. Also printed on the back of the postcard is: “Leighton Studios, Moonee Ponds Post Card Correspondence Address only Kodak Australia”.

DESCRIPTION

This is a full-length portrait of a soldier in full uniform standing with his hands behind his back, posing for a photograph. There is a studio backdrop on the wall behind him and he is standing on a carpet. A chair is on the right-hand side of the image behind the soldier.

SUBJECTS

Armed forces, Military uniforms, Portraits, Soldiers, World War, 1914-1918