Figure 1.--The Buckle family left England for New Zealand in 1911. Here we see a family portrait of the Buckle boys in the late 20s. We think all three boys were born in New Zealand. Two of the boys are dressed in identical sailor suits. All three are barefoot which was quite common in New Zealand. |
The Buckle family left England for New Zealand in 1911. Here we see a family portrait of the Buckle boys in the late 20s. We think all three boys were born in New Zealand. Two of the boys are dressed in identical sailor suits. All three are barefoot which was quite common in New Zealand. We are not sure if the sailor suits are more of a relection of English or New Zealand styles.
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