item details
NamePrivate J.A. Devons, NZEF, with his father Patrick Devons, mother Catherine McGregor-Devons and brother Michael.
ProductionUnknown; photography studio; 1918; Scotland
Classificationphotographic postcards, studio portraits
Materialssilver, photographic gelatin, printing-out paper
Materials Summaryblack and white photographic postcard
Techniquesblack-and-white photography, printing-out
DimensionsOverall: 83mm (width), 133mm (height)
Registration NumberPS.003450
Credit lineGift of Ian Devon and Joanne Mackay in memory of James Aloysius Devons, 2013
Overview
A photographic postcard, depicting a studio group portrait of 48180 Private James A. Devons, NZEF, with his parents, Patrick Devons, Catherine McGregor-Devons and his brother Michael. The photograph was taken while James Devons was visiting his parents in Scotland during his service with the 1st NZEF.
A high proportion of people living in New Zealand in the early 20th century were first or second generation immigrants from Britain. Many members of the NZEF took opportunities, as shown by this photograph, to reconnect with their families while they were serving overseas.