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DATE: c. 1910'sPHOTOGRAPHER: UnknownSUBJECT: (See below for writing translation from back and context)PROCESS: Gelatin silverSIZE: Board measures4.25" x 6.25" and mounted photo measures 3.375" x 4.5"CONDITION: Bottom-left board cracked. See photosSHIPPING: Shipping cost is non-negotiable, please consider it when offerding/buying.COMBINED SHIPPING: Yes, I do combine shipping. Additional shipping per item is 20% of the lower shipping cost [For example, if 2 items are purchased that have a $30 and $10 shipping cost each, the combined shipping cost becomes $32 for the 2 items]. If offerding/buying more than 1 item, please wait for an invoice with combined shipping before this letter I attach my photo, [taken] together with comrade Fedor Vyazikov."[Signature]: Iv. Shkel[Military Details]: 179th Infantry Reserve Regiment, Training Unit, 9th Platoon. [Name repeated]: Ivan Shkel
Transcription (Original Russian)Top section: Къ сему письму прилагаю свою карточку во главе съ товарищемъ Федоромъ Вязиковымъ.Middle right: Ив. ШкельBottom left/right: 179 пех. зап. полк. Учебной команды 9й взв. Иванъ Шкель
The Unit: The 179th Infantry Reserve Regiment (179-й пехотный запасный полк) was part of the Imperial Russian Army. During World War I, these reserve regiments were stationed in the rear to train new recruits before sending them to the front lines.
