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Magic Lantern Slide: Soldier with group of children in street (slide)

Descriptions

This photographic slide by Alfred Oliver Rowden shows part of Christian procession with British soldiers and local children. Rowden was in Mesopotamia during the First World War and was not sent home until 1919 or 1920. He photographed scenes like this to record his experiences.

Inscription

handwritten 'M 736' on top edge
handwritten '736' on masking strip
handwritten 'S.C.P. Am.'[faded] on top edge binding strip

This object is not on display.

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