University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
95/32
Creator
E. H. Speight (Photographer)
Description
Framed photograph dating from the 1880s showing a group of men with drain-digging spades and other tools. Inscribed 'E. H. Speight, Rugby'.
A framed photograph dating from the 1880s showing a group of men with drain-digging spades and other tools. The men are standing in front of a fence and there are some clay pipes in the foreground. It is inscribed 'E. H. Speight, Rugby', presumably the name of the photographer.
Physical description
1 framed photograph: sepia; good condition- slightly faded
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'Recorder: JMB // Date: 15.2.95 // Description: Photograph of men with drain digging spades and other tools. They are standing in a group in front of a fence and there are some clay pipes in the foreground. // Inscription: E. H. SPEIGHT RUGBY // Mounted on card and framed in dark brown frame with gold edge. // Dimension: Size of frame: 35.5 x 29.5 cm // Picture: 22 x 17.5 cm // Associated information: Date: 1880’s’
Production place
Rugby
Production date
1880-01-01 - 1889-12-31
Production period
1880s
Object name
Photograph
Technique
Photography
Associated subject
LAND AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT : drainage
Spade, drainage
Tile, drainage
Associated person/institution
Speight, E. H. (Photographer)
Creasey, John S. (Agent)