Accession Number

2022.007.002

Description

One black and white of Craigdarroch Castle in about 1909. Shrubbery is overgrown in the foreground with vines climbing up the Castle building's garden entrance. Awnings are on the library and sitting room windows. On the verso, "Craigdarroch" is hand-written in black ink. "CRAIGDARROCH" is stamped in black ink.

Narrative

This photograph captures Craigdarroch in about 1909, perhaps a few months after the death of Mrs. Dunsmuir, but before the June 1909 auction of her house's contents. It shows advanced ivy growth on the building. 

This print was made from the same negative used to print Craigdarroch Castle Collection 2007.025, but the cropping is different and shows more of the drive and pathway in the foreground.

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 1909

Dimensions

12 x 16.5 cm

Material

Paper

Artwork Title

Craigdarroch

Subject/Image

Craigdarroch Castle

Support

Paper, Photographic paper

Country of Origin

Canada