Object number
2001.120.2
Title
EDWARD VII VISIT TO CHATHAM 1905 OR 1907 WHEN SIR REGINALD HART VC WAS COMMANDANT.
Description
A large black & white photograph showing Edward VII and officers in full dress, standing in front of a building. The symmetrical background has a flagpole in the centre of an entrance with pillars; at each side is a Boer statue. Spectators can be seen looking down from windows.The bottom of the frame has a plaque with acquisition information.
The plaque is inscribed: "Presenetd by Lt. Col. E.P.C. Bruce M.C in memory of his brother, Major R.J.T. Bruce R.E. 1934-45". On the reverse it reads: " Picture of Edward VII visit to Chatham 1905/07. When Sir Reginald Hart V.C. was Commandent. Presented by Lt. Col. E.P.C. Bruce H.C. in memory of his brother, Mjor R.J.T. Bruce RE killed in Italy at the end of 1939-45 war".
Date
1905 - 1945
Production period
World War Two
Dimensions
- Height: 790 mm
- Width: 1130 mm
- Diameter: 20 mm