Name/Title
Col John Jarves Bull 1921 Woodstock N.B. CanadaEntry/Object ID
002141Tags
John Jarves BullScope and Content
1. The Uniform and Regalia
The subject is wearing a formal military mess dress (the evening wear equivalent of a tuxedo for officers).
Rank Insignia: You can see "pips" or stars on his shoulder boards. These typically indicate a rank like Captain or Colonel, depending on the specific branch and era.
Medal Ribbons: He is wearing several medals on his left chest. While the resolution makes it hard to identify the exact ribbons, their placement and shape are consistent with service medals from the Boer War or World War I.
The Bow Tie: The high wing-tip collar and black bow tie were standard for formal military functions during the late Victorian through the Edwardian era.
2. The Studio and Location
The imprint at the bottom is a major clue for your family history search:
Harvey Studio: This was a well-known photography studio in New Brunswick, Canada.
Locations: The text lists Fredericton and Woodstock, N.B. * Context: Fredericton has a long military history as a garrison city. It’s very likely this man was an officer in a New Brunswick regiment, such as the Royal Canadian Regiment or a local militia unit.