One sepia colored photograph depicting an elderly woman sitting in wood carved chair with upholstery. She is wearing a light colored bonnet tied in a large bow that is covering her white hair. She is wearing a long dark dress with long sleeves. Covering the dress is a dark color knitted shawl with fringed edges that comes to her elbows. She is holding reading glasses in her right hand as well as a handkerchief; her right elbow is resting on the arm of the chair. In her left hand is an open book that is sitting in her lap.
Made/Created
Notes
Country of Origin: Canada
Support: Paper
paper, papier, Cardboard, Photograph, Photograph
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Transcription
"Acc. No. 2862" is crossed out. Also says "Wife of Sergent Jones of Sappers & Miners".Across top: "(Mother of Mrs. Egleson)"Below this it says: "Mrs. Martha Jones 1790-1890"Label with picture (floats freely) says: "Mrs. Martha Jones of Bytown 1790-1890"
Notes
The inscription is written on the back of the photograph.
Transcription
"Topley // Photographer by Appointment to // His Excellency // The Marquis of Lorne and Her Royal Highness // The Princess Louise // 104 Sparks St. //Ottawa"; "Walker Del.Sc. Montreal"
Notes
The inscription is stamped on the back of the photograph
