Wonderful Old Victorian Photograph.Muster of The Volunteer Reserve.Annual Camp.

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The coins placed on this photograph are to stop unautherised copying of the full image. They do not hide any blemishes on the photo.I really like this photograph. I find it fascinating for all kinds of reasons. A raw, behind the scenes look at the reallity of a Victorian or early Edwardian muster camp. Not the usual uniformed ranks of men marching or seated in lines, but the gritty comradeship of the cooks and bottle washers of The Volunteer Reserve. A more scary and mottly bunch you wouldn't want to meet and yet a very artful picture with the tall chimneys of the boilers all at crazy angles. The photographer must have seen the potential of the scene and has packed so much into it. Every face and posture tells a story of hardship and tough resolve. There is very little information given on the mount board, just the name of the studio, Maurice H. Hack, of Cheltenham and Ross On Wye. In pencil on the back is written, Muster of Volunteer Reserve, Annual Camp. No dates or location, but it looks like a muddy field, probably in Gloucestershire in around 1890-1905. These men remind me of photo's I've seen of men from the industrial Black Country to the West of Birmingham, but that can only be speculation. At first I thought the photo was taken by a lake, until I realised that the large white area behind them is in fact the huge mess tent. Great photograph!!Image, 8" x 6", ( 203mm x 152mm.)Low Start - No Reserve Auction.Check out my other items !I will always try to combine postage / shipping for multiple purchases where common sense and parcel size and weight restrictions allow.If you purchase more than one item please wait to receive an invoice before paying.I am always happy to answer questions.Payment Policy. Payment by PayPal only, please. U.K. buyers may contact me PRIOR to bidding regarding alternative payment methods. Payment required within five working days of the auction closing unless alternative arrangements are agreed PRIOR to bidding. I will always try to accommodate any reasonable request. Thank you.Postage & Shipping. Prices quoted for postage and shipping are estimates based on weight,size and and estimated value of the item to be sent. If you have specific postal requirements please contact me before making your payment so that we can discuss them. Unless there are exceptional extenuating circumstances, I will only post to your registered PayPal address. I generally use PayPal to pay for and print my postage labels. I always obtain and keep proof of posting certificates. If I am using a tracked service please contact me if you require the tracking number. If an item does not arrive please contact me initially, and I will try to help.I cannot guarentee any postal service will deliver your item, only that I will deliver it into their care fully prepared for them to be able to deliver it to you safely. I will not falsify customs declarations, so please don't ask me to. Any duties payable in the country of destination are payable by the recipient and form no part of the quote for postage/shipping. As Always, communication is the key so please contact me if you have any questions.I want to help!! Thank You.RETURNS POLICY. Maximum 14 days return period.Buyer responsible for return postage costs. Please contact me immediately by ebay message if you have a problem with any of my items so that we can discuss a way forward. Most of my items,(apart from my art works), are pre-owned, vintage or antique and will show some signs of use. My descriptions are as accurate as I can make them and I will always mention anything I believe to be a fault, damage or more than usual wear and tear.However, if you believe that an item is not "as described", you are at liberty to return it and I will issue a full refund for the item and the outward postage cost.The buyer is responsible for the return postage. I always strive to pack well, using recycled boxes, new bubble wrap, new loose fill and good quality tapes and wrapping paper.If an item arrives damaged or broken, please cont... read more

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