Woman in army uniform WW1

[matty1965]

Hi,

I have come across this photo in an old album, dating from WW1. At first glance I assumed it was a man in army uniform, but looking at it more closely it appears to be a woman. It also has the appearance of perhaps being a studio shot, with the stone bridge and what appears to be a fake background.

As far as I know, women wouldn't have been wearing this type of uniform for any of the roles they were involved in during WW1. So what is going on? Did women dress up in army uniforms and have photos taken?

Thanks for any help with this.

Matty

[Treetotal]

Hi Matty and welcome to Rootschat...I have asked a Moderator to move this to the Armed Forces Board for a more informed response.
Edited..So that my message makes sense.....I see it's been moved for you now 
Carol

[Spikey68]

Women often had their photo taken in the uniform of a serving loved one (husband/BF/father/brother etc).

[Spikey68]

Found the article I was thinking of when I posted the above reply:

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/wwi-pictures-unearthed-the-mystery-of-the-man-in-the-lemon-squeezer-hat-8735047.html

[mmm45]

She's wearing someones uniform who was in the Royal Artillery (horse,field or garrison )and was a possibly  a battery sergeant major rank

Ady

[Peter J]

Women often had their photo taken in the uniform of a serving loved one (husband/BF/father/brother etc).

Agreed; a common practice of the time: