Accession Number

2007.004.030

Description

A photograph on cardstock of 6 girls lined up in a row from shortest to tallest from left to right. They are all wearing light-coloured dresses, stockings and shoes. On the front of the photograph on the top centre is written "Dunsmuir girls m. 1900" in pencil. The back of the photograph lists the photographer, Mrs.R. Maynard, and her studio information.

Narrative

The inscription on the front of this image indicates the image was taken in 1900. Based on the ages of the girls, a more accurate year is 1893.

History of Use

This photograph was donated by a grandson of Kathleen Euphemia Dunsmuir. It was probably used by the Dunsmuir family in Victoria and Vancouver until 2007 when it was given to The Castle Society. 

Date

circa 1893

Dimensions

13 x 20.5 cm

Material

Paper, cardstock; Paper

Subject/Image

From left to right: Kathleen Euphemia Dunsmuir (aka "Kathleen" and "Kat"); Jessie Muriel Dunsmuir (aka "Muriel"); Joan Marion Dunsmuir (aka "Marion"); Emily Elinor Dunsmuir (aka Elinor" and "Elk"; Laura Mary Dunsmuir (aka "Maye"); Elizabeth Maud Dunsmuir (aka "Bessie").

Medium

Photographic

Support

Cardstock

Inscription

Recto, top center: Dunsmuir girls in 1900
Verso, center: Mrs. R. MAYNARD PHOTOGRAPHER 41 1/2 PANDORA AVENUE NEAR DOUGLAS STREET VICTORIA, B.C. Copies can be had at any time. Enlargements from same.
 

Country of Origin

Canada