One sepia color composite photograph depicting the 1876 fancy dress ball at government house, hosted by Lord Dufferin. The background is drawn, and the photographs of a few hundred people in fancy dress have been added. Lord and Lady Dufferin are seated on a raised dais looking out over the guests. The photograph is displayed in a medium brown frame with a thin gold inner trim and a charcoal grey mat around photograph.
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1876
Notes
Country of Origin: CANADA
Paper, Wood, Glass, Photographic, Photography, Photography
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Transcription
"Topley Photo Ottawa".
Notes
Printed in the bottom right corner of the photograph.
Transcription
"F.M. Bell-Smith".
Notes
Printed in the bottom left corner of the photograph.
Transcription
"Ent'd Acc. To act of Parl't---1876 by W. B. Topley in the office----".
Notes
Printed across the bottom center of the photograph.