There is nothing written on the back of this real photographic postcard to tell us where it was taken or who the subjects on the front are. What is clear, however, is that the family pictured has been separated as a result of the soldier–father’s military service. He is depicted sitting by a table, apparently reading a letter. His boots are well worn; he lacks puttees; and his hands look rather grubby. There appears to be a medal ribbon above his left-hand breast pocket, and the two stripes on his right sleeve tell us that he is a corporal. His cap rests under the table, by his right foot; the cap badge resembles that of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment in shape. Inset in the top right-hand corner is a photograph of his somberly dressed wife and hat-wearing children, photographed in another photographer’s studio. || A real photographic postcard combining two photographs. || || A composite photograph of a separated soldier's family || Photograph

There is nothing on the reverse of this real photographic postcard to identify the subjects, or the photographer. The tripartite photographic scene on the front, which is rather the worse for wear, shows a British soldier wearing spurs, a bandolier and a white lanyard, with a cap badge that appears to be that of the Corps of Royal Engineers. He is seated on a chair in front of a military encampment, gazing solemnly at a piece of paper – perhaps a photograph or letter. A head-and-shoulders portrait of his wife has been inserted above him, and a group portrait of his four small children has been positioned opposite her. || A composite real photographic postcard || || A composite photograph showing a British soldier, his wife and children. || Photograph

A photograph of a British corporal's family. || Three children and their parents are the subjects of this photograph, which was taken in an unidentified studio and printed on a postcard backing. The two stripes, or chevrons, on the soldier–father’s sleeve tell us that he is a corporal. He also wears a bandolier, a white lanyard and a wedding ring. || || A photograph of a British corporal's family of five. || Photograph