One sepia-toned photographic postcard depicting soldiers of the 77th Ottawa Overseas Battalion standing at attention on the parade grounds of Cartier Square Drill Hall. A dog stands in front of the soldiers. On back: "Post card/Made in Canada/Correspondence Here/Name and Address Here" There is also a square box in upper true left corner "Place Stamp Here".
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Postcard, Picture
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Postcard
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Writing Media
Nomenclature Class
Written Communication T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication
Search Terms
Gelatin Silver, Gelatin Silver, Communication Artifacts
Legacy Lexicon
Object Name
Photographic postcard, Gelatin Silver, Postcard
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Notes
On back: "Post card/Made in Canada/Correspondence Here/Name and Address Here" There is also a square box in upper true left corner "Place Stamp Here"
Dimensions
Height
8.7 cm
Width
13.7 cm
Research Notes
Notes
Image was taken during the inspection of the 77th Battalion by H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught, Governor General of Canada, at Cartier Square Drill Hall, Ottawa, in January of 1916.
