Rev. Wilson Carlile - Founder Church Army with Trombone - Postcard SP24

Vintage postcard portrait of Rev. Wilson Carlile, founder and Honorary Chief Secretary of the Church Army, shown in full clerical robes holding a trombone and wearing a Church Army cap. Published by the Church Army Book Room, 14 Edgware Road, London. Photo by Lantern Depot.

Scene Details:

• Three-quarter length portrait of Rev. Wilson Carlile in white surplice and black stole
• Wearing a Church Army peaked cap with badge
• Holding a trombone — Carlile was known for using music in his street ministry
• Moustache, serious expression, looking slightly upward
• Back: used, with British stamp postmarked Paddington, handwritten message and address
• Publisher: Church Army Book Room, 14 Edgware Road, London (printed on back)
• Catalogue number 53937 printed on back

This card has some small abrasions at the bottom middle edge region. Please zoom into and look closely at the front and back photos to view condition, and feel free to send me a message if you have any questions. Thank you, D