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Cricket team, Cornwall. 1905
Filename: TRURI-VUsct-1.tiff
Size: 8615 x 6130 (54MB)
Date: 12th July 2016
Source: Royal Cornwall Museum
County: Cornwall
© From the collection of the RIC
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Royal Cornwall Museum
Cricket team, Cornwall. 1905
Unidentified cricket team posing outside a club house. Photograph possibly taken at Truro Cricket Club. Photographer: Unknown
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TRURI : VUsct.1
Media ID 12310490
© From the collection of the RIC
Victorian Blazer Pads Watch Chain
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This print from the Royal Cornwall Museum takes us back in time to the year 1905, where an unidentified cricket team proudly poses outside a charming club house. The image exudes a sense of camaraderie and sportsmanship that transcends generations. The Cornish landscape serves as a picturesque backdrop for this Victorian-era cricket team, showcasing their passion for the beloved sport. Dressed in traditional cricket attire, each player dons white flannel trousers paired with long-sleeved shirts and blazers adorned with intricate piping details. Their dedication to the game is evident through their meticulously maintained ball and pads. As we examine the individuals more closely, we notice distinctive accessories that reflect both personal style and societal norms of the era. A gentleman's cap sits atop one player's head while another leisurely puffs on his pipe, adding an air of sophistication to this sporting scene. One cannot help but be drawn to a player whose watch chain dangles prominently from his waistcoat pocket—a testament to punctuality even amidst intense competition. While many aspects of this photograph remain shrouded in mystery—the identity of these talented cricketers and the nameless photographer behind this snapshot—it undeniably captures a moment frozen in time when teamwork, skill, and unwavering spirit united players on those hallowed grounds at Truro Cricket Club. This print is not just an artifact; it represents our shared heritage—an ode to Cornwall's rich sporting history—and invites us all to imagine ourselves among those passionate athletes
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