Boer War Memorial, Grahamstown, 1906
Scope and Contents
147 x 197 mm. A view of the War Memorial, which consists of a base and pedestal of white marble surmounted by bronze figures representing the angel of peace crowning a dying soldier with laurel leaves. On the pedestal is an inscription by Kipling:
'They came of that stubborn stock that stood at Runnimede for
Freedom without fear,
Wherefore they gave the treasure of their blood to stablish
Freedom here.'
and the dedication: 'To the brave men of Albany who died for the Empire during the Anglo-Boer War, 1899-1902.'
The statue was designed by S. Nicholson Babb.
Dates
- 1906
Creator
- Hepburn and Jeanes (fl. 1890-1909) (photographers) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
Hepburn and Jeanes had a studio in Grahamstown, South Africa and were active circa 1890 - circa 1909.
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition, apart from slight fading and dirt marks.
Bibliography
General
WS.
Originator(s)
Hepburn and Jeanes
Finding aid date
2006-10-09 17:40:35+00:00
Creator
- Hepburn and Jeanes (fl. 1890-1909) (photographers) (Organization)
Repository Details
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