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Subiaco Museum > Records

POSTCARD: FULL BODY PHOTOGRAPH OF WILLIAM JOHN RYAN IN FIRST WORLD WAR UNIFORM

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c. 1916

Overview

Black and white full body photograph of Private William John Ryan (service number 1898). Photograph is printed on a postcard.

Reverse: On the reverse side of the card reads: POST CARD / CORRESPONDANCE ADDRESS ONLY. On the left hand edge of the reverse side of the card has printed the numbers 26755 in pencil, and in pen the name 'Willie'. The photo is part of a series (P2015_14-17).

Historical information

Item dates from date of enlistment (photographs most likely taken prior to his departure) and the dates provided in the content details of Ryan's National Archives series.

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Registration number

cwa-org-43-2015.117

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Width

130 mm

Height or length

85 mm

Keywords

Military Associations

Year

Statement of significance

Historic: Ryan was a soldier in the First World War.
Condition: While some of the photographs are not in the best condition, there are multiple and all are intact.
Interpretive: Can be used in any number of collections or displays pertinant to the First World War and those who served, especially from the Subiaco/Perth area.
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