Photograph, Matte Collodion: Portrait of Miss Isa May Ballantyne
Entry/Object ID
P218 a,b
Description
[a]: One matte collodion photograph depicting Miss Ballantyne standing in a light colored dress decorated with a dark colored pattern, dark colored gloves and bonnet . Camera has taken a three-quarter view rather than a front view. Photograph by Topley. The photograph is enclosed in a wide white border. Written on the back in black ink, "Photograph of / Miss Isa. May / Ballantyne / Dec. 1912 / In the trousseau dress / of her Mother / Mrs. James Ballantyne / 1852". The photograph is displayed in a narrow gold-painted wooden frame.
[b]: One matte collodion photograph of J.M. Ballantyne taken Nov. 6, 1912 in the costume worn by her mother at her wedding on Nov. 6 1862. Photograph by Topley. Written on back of photograph: "181775". Behind photograph on mat: "Photograph of I. M. Ballantyne taken about / November 6th 1912 in the costume worn / by her mother at her wedding on / November 6th 1862.". On mat in bottom proper left corner: "TOPLEY / OTTAWA".
A: ON BACK: " Photo of / Miss Isa. May / Ballantyne / Dec. 1912 / In the trousseau dress / of her Mother / Mrs. James Ballantyne / 1852".B: On back of photo: "181775". Behind photo on mat: "Photo of I. M. Ballantyne taken about / November 6th 1912 in the costume worn / by her mother at her wedding on / November 6th 1862.". On mat in bottom proper left corner: "TOPLEY / OTTAWA".
