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Photograph (Albumen Print, Carte de Visite) of Two Men Dressed as a Guardsman and a Policeman, by H. J. Whitlock, Birmingham, Probably 1870s

Inventory Number 12109


Item type
Object
Provenance
Probably from the collection of Richard Inwards.
Primary inscriptions
Printed photographer's details on front of mount: 'H. J. Whitlock, Photo. Birmingham.', and fuller printed advertisement on back including royal arms.
Physical material
Paper
Card
Dimensions
Height: 104mm Width: 64mm
Inventory No
12109

Description

Carte de visite (albumen print mounted on card) of two men dressed as a guardsman and a policeman, perched on a table full length, the policeman (right) looking at the guardsman and holding a truncheon. They are of similar appearance, probably brothers, and are either posing in fancy dress or a music hall act in costume. Their trousers and shoes are not part of the costume. No identifying or provenance inscription.