Portrait of two unidentified children

Title

Portrait of two unidentified children

Description

Sepia-toned image of two children, standing on a fur rug. Note the child-sized buggy on which the child in the plaid dress rests one hand. The children are not identified, but the donor's mother was born in Canada.

[front] [stamped] J. Esson, Preston, Ont. Atelier 105. King St. [back] [stamped] Intantaneous process used esclusively at Esson's Elite Atelier opposist the Lyceum, King Street, Preston, Ont. Large photo's a specialty [sic]. Also life-size portraits in Caryon, India ink or water colours. Engagements can be made for photographin groups, private theatricals, fancy dress parties, wedding & c. & c. At your own homes, any time of day, or night.

Identifier

WCMpic_003919

Creator

Esson, James., photographer, Preston, Ontario, Canada

Subject

Photography of children

Fashion

Children's clothing

Cultural Studies

Genealogy & Family History

Spatial Coverage

Preston, Ontario, Canada

Language

English

Date Created

circa 1860s

Date

1860/1869

Medium

albumen prints

Rights

Online access to this image is for research and educational purposes only. To inquire about permissions, order a reproduction, or for more information, please contact the Five Oaks Museum at Research@FiveOaksMuseum.org.

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Type

Still Image

Source

Washington County Museum