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Two Photographs (?Gelatine Prints) of the Naval Review at Spithead, by A. S. Herschel, August 16, 1902

Inventory Number 79991


Item type
Object
Provenance
Probably from Richard Inwards's collection.
Primary inscriptions
Backs of both photographs are filled with descriptive notes by the photographer, signed '(ASH)'.
Other inscriptions
Accompanied by a scrap of paper inscribed: '2 Photographs by Profr- A S Herschel of Slough Recd- Nov 17 1902' [possibly Richard Inwards's hand].
Physical material
Paper
Object type
Photograph
Dimensions
Height: 59mm Width: 67mm
Inventory No
79991

Description

Two views (numbered 1 and 2) of the Royal Naval Review at Spithead on August 16, 1902, showing spectators on the shore in the foreground and ships in the distance. Both photographs have circular images as if photographed through a telescope. Together with a scrap note identifying them and recording their receipt.