This 10x8" vintage press photo is a significant archival piece from 1934, featuring a retrospective look at the "World War."
The reverse side is heavily documented with editorial history, including a clear February 1, 1934 date stamp and bold grease pencil notations such as "German Casualties" and "Battlefield Germany Dead."
The handwriting specifically identifies the location as Mons, referencing the famous 1914 engagement. This print was likely pulled from an archive in the mid-30s for a "War Book" or historical retrospective, as indicated by the "S & S War Book" stamp. It offers a fascinating dual history: the 1914 subject matter and the 1934 newsroom context during the years leading up to the Second World War.
The reverse side is heavily documented with editorial history, including a clear February 1, 1934 date stamp and bold grease pencil notations such as "German Casualties" and "Battlefield Germany Dead."
The handwriting specifically identifies the location as Mons, referencing the famous 1914 engagement. This print was likely pulled from an archive in the mid-30s for a "War Book" or historical retrospective, as indicated by the "S & S War Book" stamp. It offers a fascinating dual history: the 1914 subject matter and the 1934 newsroom context during the years leading up to the Second World War.
