tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post9030451907051702720..comments2024-03-04T06:12:38.695+13:00Comments on Photo-Sleuth: Sepia Saturday 99: Brass bandsman, by J.J. Gascoigne of MosboroughBrett Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-11724784399352926572012-05-21T16:38:38.242+12:002012-05-21T16:38:38.242+12:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.AllSchoolStuff Bloghttp://all-school-stuff.blogspot.in/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-46043417820219039642011-11-10T07:53:28.598+13:002011-11-10T07:53:28.598+13:00Actually, in my experience the sheepskin was most ...Actually, in my experience the sheepskin was most used in portraits of small children. I suspect it was used to settle them down.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-64665805041633308742011-11-10T04:55:05.177+13:002011-11-10T04:55:05.177+13:00A fine image, and it is indeed a cornet and what l...A fine image, and it is indeed a cornet and what looks like a Jack Russell/Fox terrier mix. A civilian musician too, but the sleeve chevrons may have a uniquely British quasi military purpose. Maybe salvation army. Principal bandsman?<br /><br />The sheepskin is an odd addition, that is common in so many photos of this period, British and American. It was such a strange fashion that I've always been curious to learn its roots. This one is likely covering up a studio papier-mache stump or pillar, but why? Perhaps anytime a dog was in the picture the rug came out.Mike Brubakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13065245846262417519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-80382783788953199602011-11-08T11:49:17.705+13:002011-11-08T11:49:17.705+13:00I agree that the sheepskin is probably significant...I agree that the sheepskin is probably significant, it looks to odd to be a normal prop.Caminantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17646486944120926042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-67754036985735922652011-11-08T02:11:13.994+13:002011-11-08T02:11:13.994+13:00Love the poses in that old photo. Great post. Than...Love the poses in that old photo. Great post. Thanks for visiting my crazy blog!DougVernXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00755911760606416970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-12982986160439352822011-11-07T17:10:33.423+13:002011-11-07T17:10:33.423+13:00Intriguing photograph. It makes me curious about t...Intriguing photograph. It makes me curious about the use of pets in photography. While you might be able to make a dog lie down, I can hardly imagine them being pinned to supports! <br /><br />The sheepskin was really something - I can't help but think that there is a story behind it. <br /><br />Your posts are always interesting and educational! Thank you.Liz Strattonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14355785887810653358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-5337925951392495832011-11-07T06:29:54.494+13:002011-11-07T06:29:54.494+13:00Maybe the bandsman is a sheepherder and the dog is...Maybe the bandsman is a sheepherder and the dog is his helper.Postcardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16399915833682943432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-73036181838358722652011-11-07T02:22:09.655+13:002011-11-07T02:22:09.655+13:00Another interesting photo. He looks like a cousins...Another interesting photo. He looks like a cousins husband.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413795611563683135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-48916169262134301952011-11-07T01:52:54.089+13:002011-11-07T01:52:54.089+13:00I don't think that the dog would need much enc...I don't think that the dog would need much encouragement to pick the softest place to sit. I have vague recollections of mounted bandsmen with sheep fleeces on their horses - but not this one I think near Sheffield.Bob Scotneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662958579705940009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-85764602561263216212011-11-07T01:17:52.692+13:002011-11-07T01:17:52.692+13:00It’s enough that you post such an interesting pict...It’s enough that you post such an interesting picture Brett. I’m sure Mike and others will enlighten us about the instrument, but for me that little dog just adds to its charm.Little Nellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862657943846727987noreply@blogger.com