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Dorset Down Ewes, 1870s-1930s

 Item
Identifier: Coll-1434/1755

Scope and Contents

Photograph of a flock of Dorset Down ewes in a field, some wearing bells around their necks, with a man standing behind them in the early 20th century. The text beneath the image notes that the ewes won first prize at the Dorchester Agricultural Show in 1905 and are the property of T.O. Boatswain of Forston Grange.

The shepherd in this photograph has been identified as William James Rolls (1857-1926) by a third party.

Dates

  • Creation: 1870s-1930s

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Open.

Full Extent

From the Fonds: 50 boxes

Full Extent

From the Fonds: 3465 Photographic Slides

Physical Description

1 slide 82mm by 82mm

Dimensions

82mm by 82mm

Archivist's Note

Catalogued by Kristy Davis as part of Towards Dolly Project, 2012-2013

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

Contact:
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