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PHOTOGRAPH: PORTRAIT OF ESTER HANNS

1873
Overview

Front: The photograph shows Ester Hanns sitting in a velvet-backed chair at a table with her left hand resting on the open book placed on the table. She is wearing a long dark dress with gathers around the yoke and hem. The yoke, hem, belt and cuffs are trimmed with white ribbon.
Reverse: Handwritten note: 'Governess and artist - 1873. Mother's youngest sister Ester Hanns, Hindmarsh Valley, South Australia.'
Ester Hanns was an artist and a governess who lived in Hindmarsh Valley, South Australia. She was Mrs Banfield's youngest sister.

Historical information

One of a number of photographs of members of the Banfield family.
Ester Hanns, Mrs Banfield's youngest sister, was an artist and governess who lived in Hindmarsh Valley, South Australia.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-43-1985.541
Item type
Width
60 mm
Height or length
90 mm
Inscriptions and markings

Townsend Duryea, Adelaide

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