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Hooper Photograph Collection

The Museum of English Rural Life

This collection consists of 177 negatives and 5 original prints showing boating, village and family life, local scenes and events across southern England, February to August 1899.
The negatives were all produced by Ada L Summerford, and come complete with original item listings: subjects include Henley Regatta, Sandwich, Broadstairs, Bourne End, Reading and Caversham, and Maidenhead. The prints include some shots by Eric Guy of ploughing and harvesting.

More information

  • A full description is available on our online catalogue
  • A full handlist for the collection can be found here.
Reference
P DX340
Extent
177 negatives, 5 prints
Date
1899-1980