Portrait of two Edwardian children sitting on a wall

Maker
Thomas Easton
Production date
Circa 1907
 Description
Portrait of a small boy and girl, posed sitting on a wall. The boy is wearing a sailor suit probably of navy blue serge, dark socks and boots. The girl has a light coloured cotton dress, striped socks and open shoes with straps.
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Object detail

Department
Photo
Collection
Easton, Thomas, Collection/Family & Personal Papers Group
Maker
Production date
Circa 1907
Subject notes
Sailor outfits were popular for boys at this time. It reflected the status of the Royal Navy as guardian of the trade routes of the Empire. British policy at this time was that its navy should be as large as the second and third largest navies combined.
Accession number
P11770

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