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CHOWN HG 037.tif
Wearing Soldiers outfits which belonged to Sigisimund.A German helmet (signifying the Boar War), rifle, drum and flag.Sigisimund's Father was a Swiss Count who rather untypically became a Parson.

CHOWN HG 038.tif
The Sand man used to come over from Hayle to Little Water near Townshend ,about 4 miles. He and his donkeys carried sand which he sold by the bucket for sprinkling on kitchen floors.

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Buckshead House was Dr. Vivian's residence. Dr Chown is wearing puttees on his legs with boots,Dolly and Jack were wearing sandals which was unusual for this period.Dolly's dress is embroidered with smocking

CHOWN WG 012.tif
Posibly a Damaque Car

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CHOWN WG 019.tif
Dolly is wearing an embroidered green silk dress

CHOWN WG 020.tif
Dolly Chown is wearing an embroidered green silk dress

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CHOWN WG 022.tif
Jack was on holiday from School where he had broken his nose in a boxing accident

CHOWN WG 023.tif

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Jack Chown is wearing the uniform of a second Lieutenant in the Royal Flying Corps

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Jack is wearing the Uniform of Second Lieutenant in the Royal Flying Corps. Soon after this photograph Jack was killed in action, First World War.

CHOWN HG 031.tif
Jack is wearing his sailor uniform with gold buttons and sailor hat name not visible, Dolly is wearing coat with fur trimmed collar

CHOWN HG 032.tif
Dolly is wearing her fur trimmed long coat , she is only as tall as the hamper

CHOWN HG 043.tif
Dolly and Jack are riding a donkey in the snow in a field near the Townnshend House

CHOWN HG 044.tif
Dolly and Jack are riding a donkey in the snow in a field near the Townnshend House

CHOWN HG 045.tif
Dolly is wearing wooly leggings with elastic under the instep of her shoes

CHOWN HG 046.tif
Dolly is wearing a dress with embroidered smocking and unusual sandals for the time
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