The image was taken by Eton around 1862 and shows 11 sportsmen dressed in trousers and waistcoats . Taken at Eton College , it is believed to be the earliest ever photograph depicting cricket being played at a school . Auctioneers expect the photograph will fetch at least £500 when it goes under the hammer in Gloucestershire .
The image was taken by Victor A. Prout around 1862 and shows 11 sportsmen dressed in trousers and waistcoats . Taken at Eton College , it is believed to be the earliest ever photograph depicting cricket being played at a school . Auctioneers expect the photograph will fetch at least £500 when it goes under the hammer in Gloucestershire .