Photograph, Albumen: Portrait of Sir Wyndham Winthrop
Entry/Object ID
P4094
Description
One sepia colored albumen cabinet card photograph depicting Sir Wyndham Winthrop in an Elizabethan era costume (the three Musketeer-type). He is holding a sword, with the scabbard on his belt. He has lace on his cuffs and ruffles on his collar. The costume as a whole appears to be made of velvet. He is wearing knickers with long socks, and has big white bows on his shoes. His costume is dark in color. His hat is resting on the back of his head, and is fur trimmed. He is standing on a leopard skin rug. Below photograph: "Sir Wyndham Winthrop, / Ottawa. / Feb: 17th 1896". On back: "Historical Fancy Dress Ball - Feb 17, 1896 / in the senate / 71405"; "Topley / Photographer by Appointment to / His Excellency / The Marquis of Lorne / and / Her Royal Highness / The Princess Louise / 132 Sparks St. / Ottawa " printed in gold ink.
Made/Created
Date made
1896
Notes
Country of Origin: CANADA
Support: PAPER
Photographic, Paper, Ink, Photography, Photography
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Transcription
"Sir Wyndham Winthrop, / Ottawa. / Feb: 17th 1896", "Historical Fancy Dress Ball - Feb 17, 1896 / in the senate / 71405"; "Topley / Photographer by Appointment to / His Excellency / The Marquis of Lorne / and / Her Royal Highness / The Princess Louise / 132 Sparks St. / Ottawa "
Notes
Below photo: "Sir Wyndham Winthrop, / Ottawa. / Feb: 17th 1896". On back: "Historical Fancy Dress Ball - Feb 17, 1896 / in the senate / 71405"; "Topley / Photographer by Appointment to / His Excellency / The Marquis of Lorne / and / Her Royal Highness / The Princess Louise / 132 Sparks St. / Ottawa " PRINTED IN GOLD
