Accession Number

2007.004.034.001

Description

A photograph of a small child in an overcoat and bonnet. To the left is a small toy horse on wheels and to the right is a real pug dog. On the back of the photograph in the top left corner "P-37" is written.

Narrative

During late 19th Century Britain and North America, it was not uncommon for boys and girls under five  years of age to be dressed similarly. 

History of Use

This photograph was donated to The Castle Society by Kathleen Euphemia Dunsmuir's grandson in 2007.

Date

1895 – 1896

Dimensions

14.5 x 10.5 cm

Subject/Image

James "Boy" Dunsmuir

Medium

Photographic

Support

Cardstock

Inscription

Verso, top left:
P-37

Country of Origin

Canada