Photograph of four generations of the Whitely family. Standing (centre) Corporal Alvin Whitely; seated (left) Albert Whiteley his father; his son Philip Whiteley; and grandfather Joseph Whiteley (right).

The name of the photographic studio that the family of four gazing out at us visited in order to be photographed does not appear on this real photographic postcard. Both children wear sturdy boots. Their soldier–father’s cap badge most closely resembles that of the Border Regiment. || || A photograph of a British soldier's family of four. || Photograph

A real photographic postcard || There is nothing on the reverse of this real photographic postcard to tell us who the family of four pictured on the front may have been, or which photographer’s studio they visited in order to pose for their group portrait. Both solemn-looking boys are dressed in white short trousers and tunics. They and their mother gaze at their camera, while their soldier–father stares into the distance. || || Photograph || A photograph of a British soldier and his wife and sons