Bill Strickland (after 8 seasons with Carlton in the VFA, he transferred & became Collingwood's first ever Captain in the VFL): original advertising photograph showing bill Strickland in Collingwood gear, and with football marked 'T.W.Sherrin maker' & 'C'wood F.C.'. Size 19 x 30 cm (some peripheral faults), with message & signature on reverse, 'Billy Strickland 1895. Dear Tom, This photograph was taken on the request of your grand Uncle, the founder of the firm T.W.Sherrin. You are quite welcome to same. Your sincerely (signed) Billy Strickland. We were great friends'