1895 Toy Soldier Collectors (1 Viewer)

[PolarBear]

Dressed in the ubiquitous sailor suits so popular at the time these two boys - probably brothers - were none the less posed with what may have been their favorite toys, a group of nine wooden toy soldiers which from their look probably represented members of a Gaurds regiment. Since the photgraph was taken in Plymouth, a major English naval port it is possible their father was a member of the British Royal Navy.

Cabinet Photograph
Bank of England Studio / F. W. Knight - Photographer
3 Bank of England Place, Plymouth, England
c. 1895

 

[wadepat]

Hi Randy,

Now, that is a really neat picture! Thanks for posting it.

Warmest personal regards,

Pat

 

[PolarBear]

Hi Randy,

Now, that is a really neat picture! Thanks for posting it.

Warmest personal regards,

Pat

I thought we could all identify with that moment in our lives when we played with our first toy soldiers.

Randy

 

[Louis Badolato]

Great photo! The younger boy looks to about the age of my little man, who already plays (gently and under strict supervision) with my collection every day.