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St Petrocs casket, Bodmin, Cornwall. Around 1925
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St Petrocs casket, Bodmin, Cornwall. Around 1925
Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, was well known in Cornwall and elsewhere during the 1920s and 1930s for his presentations of stills and cine film to many groups including The Royal Institution of Cornwall, Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society and the London Cornish Society. The quarter plate slides which he took prolifically with his ordinary camera are, in some cases, painted by his own hand to great effect
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TRURI : 1990.2.18
Media ID 12082608
© From the collection of the RIC
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This print showcases the exquisite St Petrocs casket, located in Bodmin, Cornwall around 1925. The talented Major Arthur William Gill, a Cornishman and passionate amateur photographer, was renowned for his presentations of stills and cine film during the 1920s and 1930s. His works were highly regarded by various esteemed groups such as The Royal Institution of Cornwall, Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, and the London Cornish Society. Major Gill's quarter plate slides captured this remarkable piece with great skill using his ordinary camera. What sets his work apart is that he would often enhance these photographs by painting them himself to create stunning visual effects. The St Petrocs casket itself is a true marvel. Its intricate details are beautifully preserved in this image - every curve and ornamentation meticulously captured. This photograph serves as a testament to Major Gill's ability to capture not only the physical beauty but also the historical significance of objects like this casket. Displayed at the Royal Cornwall Museum, this print offers us a glimpse into both Major Gill's artistic talent and his dedication to documenting Cornwall's rich heritage through photography. It stands as a tribute to his passion for preserving history through visual storytelling without any commercial intentions behind it.
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