Accession Number

2007.004.051

Description

One portrait photograph of a woman (Kathleen Euphemia Dunsmuir) seated in profile wearing a lace blouse, dark coloured cardigan and skirt. On the front of the photograph in the bottom right corner "Kennell Ellis" is written. On the back of the photograph on the bottom left in pencil "KATHLEEN DUNSMUR" is written and in the top right " J-1" is written in pencil.

Narrative

Kathleen Euphemia Dunsmuir was a daughter of James and Laura Dunsmuir, and granddaughter to Robert and Joan Dunsmuir.

The photographer, Kennell Ellis, was based in Eugene, Oregon (USA) and this photograph was probably taken there.

History of Use

This photograph was used by the Dunsmuir family at Hatley Park. It was later used on the British Columbia mainland before it returned to Vancouver Island. It was donated to The Castle Society by a grandson of Kathleen Euphemia Dunsmuir in 2007. 

Date

circa 1925

Dimensions

23.7 x 18.8 cm

Subject/Image

Kathleen Dunsmuir

Medium

Photographic

Support

Paper, Photographic paper

Inscription

Recto: Bottom right, KENNELL ELLIS
Verso: Bottom left, KATHLEEN DUNSMUIR; top right J-1

Country of Origin

United States of America