NAM.1986-09-4-1

71 stereoscopic photographs relating to British Army, including: resting; bivouacs; hospitals; catering; groups; camp; on the march; artillery; senior officers; observation balloons; transport; drill; signalling; rations; parades; Boer prison camp for British officers; prisoners of war, 1900. Printed, box top: 'FOR EMPIRE QUEEN AND FLAG/ SOUTH AFRICA 1900' Associated with the Boer War (1899-1902). Publisher: Underwood and Underwood, 1901. Boxed. Stereographs consist of two identical photographs paired in such a way that when seen through a special viewing instrument, a stereoscope, they appear as a three-dimensional images. By 1899 the photographs were mounted on thick card that was given a slight curvature to increase the illusion of depth. The Boer War was extensively ‘stereographed’ by employees of the American firm of Underwood and Underwood. Boxed sets of 50, 100, and 150 views were issued.

Boer War (1899-1902)