Photographic postcard men in protective clothing in a mock battle

Date1890-1953

Object numberANMS1109[010]

NamePostcard

MediumPhotograph on paper

DimensionsOverall: 137 x 86 x 1 mm

ClassificationsPosters and postcards

Credit LineANMM Collection

Terms

DescriptionThis photograph depicts men in protective clothing probably training for close-quarters fighting.SignificanceThe Samuel J Hood photographic collection records an extensive range of maritime activity on Sydney Harbour, including sail and steam ships, crew portraits, crews at work, ship interiors, stevedores loading and unloading cargo, port scenes, pleasure boats and harbourside social activities from the 1890s through to the 1950s. They are also highly competent artistic studies and views - Hood was regarded as an important figure in early Australian photojournalism. Hood’s maritime photographs are one of the most significant collections of such work in Australia.