Ruth Comer as Britannia
Maker
Fischer's Studio
Current rights
Public Domain
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Object detail
About this object
A photographic postcard of Ruth Comer, née Anderson, dressed patriotically as Britannia, circa 1916.
Comer is standing holding a trident symbolising the naval power of Britain. She wears the traditional white robes used to depict Britannia and a Corinthian helmet. In front of her she supports a shield decorated with the British Union Flag or Union Jack.
Photographer, Fischer's Studio.
Comer is standing holding a trident symbolising the naval power of Britain. She wears the traditional white robes used to depict Britannia and a Corinthian helmet. In front of her she supports a shield decorated with the British Union Flag or Union Jack.
Photographer, Fischer's Studio.
Maker
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Black and white postcard photograph.
Media/Materials
Measurements
Height x Width: 135 x 84mm
Signature/Inscription
Love from Ruth, Inscription, Handwritten
Fischer's Studio, Embossed, Embossed
Fischer's Studio, Embossed, Embossed
Classification terms
Subject person
Subject period
Subject date
Circa 1916
Current rights
Caption
Collection of Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, 14083
Credit Line
gifted by Arthur M Comer
Other number(s)
2005/41/3, 14083, 80637
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