Title: Vintage Press Photo, Associated Press, Montreal, Canada WWII 1940

Date: 1940

 

This photograph is of a Canadian military training during World War II. This photograph was used for press material - likely reproduced in magazines and/or newspapers. They have their original captions from Associated Press in New York, which were typed by typewriter and taped to the verso.

“Regiment de Maisoneuve, Montreal” showing “rifle practice May 31 on a 30-yard range at Camp Valcartier, Quebec”

Dimensions: 9 x 7 inches each

Condition: The photographs are in good condition. They have faded to a sepia hue. The corners of the prints are slightly damaged. As mentioned, there are captions adhered to the verso of the prints.  It should also be mentioned that the patina of press photographs adds to their intellectual value because it displays the original use of the photograph. 

 

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