Accession Number

2022.007.001

Description

A black and white photograph of a gentleman standing on a wooden staircase outside a wooden building. He is wearing a medium shaded suit with very subtle stripes and a tam (hat) apparently made of the suit's fabric. He has a lightly coloured shirt and dark necktie and a bushy white moustache. On the right side of the photograph is sign on the building in uppercase lettering with the word "INFANTRY".

Narrative

The photograph depicts Ernest William Albert Crocker, a prominent photographer who flourished in Victoria during the first half of the 20th Century. A full biography of him can be seen by clicking on the link with his name at the bottom of this record. 

History of Use

This photograph was in the possession of Mr. Crocker until shortly before his death in 1968. It was given by him to his friend who later gave it to the donor's late husband. It has been on Vancouver Island since its creation.

Date

circa 1940

Dimensions

13.8 x 8.2 cm

Material

Paper

Subject/Image

Ernest William Albert Crocker (1877-1968)

Medium

Photographic

Support

Paper

Country of Origin

Canada