Quite the curiosity. This image seems to be an early version of what would one day become known as Trench Art. The original art work that was reproduced photographically by this Hong Kong photographer must have been created by a crew member of the HMS Glory while on station in China sometime during the reign of King Edward VII. From the look of it the photograph must have been a kind of parody of service in a Naval Brigade ashore. The level of detail is really astounding. Almost everywhere one looks some small inside joke can be found some of which will only be evident to those familiar with the workings of the Royal Navy while others may be specific to 19th Century naval traditions. I was tempted to list all the things that I have noticed but decided to let the viewer search for themselves. Have fun. Cabinet Photograph Yong Seng - Photographer 60 Queen's Road East, Hong Kong c. 1900's