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Peet Family

1898
Subcollections
Family Portraits
Overview

Studio portrait of extended Peet family. A group of four women, three men and three children are posed in front of a backdrop of sky, flowers, palms and pillars. The women are wearing outfits with fitted bodices, nipped in waists, sleeves full at the top and then fitting to the wrist and long skirts. The youngest, on the right, is in the latest 'walking out costume'. The men are wearing dark three piece suits, white shirts with wing collars and bow ties. The younger children are in the voluminous outfits of the time. The floor is covered with furs.

Historical information

The 'Nan' in the photograph is Mabel Peet.

James Thomas Peet was born in Nottinghamshire, England and moved to Queensland in 1886.

James arrived in Perth in 1889 and set up business in Perth. He was appointed a Government Land Agent and Sworn Valuator operating from 158 William Street Perth in 1900.

James married Mabel Urch in 1896. Their children were: Percy Thomas (b. 1906), Cyril Ernest (b.1904), Eric Richard Chevin (b. 1898), Doris Mable (1901-1902), Violet Ethel (b.1899) and Lillie (b.1908).

While he and his wife were on tour in 1911, he purchased a de Dion Bouton tourer car in England, after the coronation of King George V, and had it shipped to Fremantle, accompanied by driver, Mr Sawyer. Mr Peet did not drive.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-28--8-201-
Item type
Photographs
Themes
Social History
Inscriptions and markings

On the rear of the original was written [1898, L to R, Louie (Nans sister), Nan, Baby Vi, Tommy Peet, Richard Urch, Queenie (Nan's sister) Eric Peet, Charlie Ashcroft, Polly Urch Grandma Urch (Sarah Jane) Ada Ashcroft, (Nans sister.) Note sugar on rug.]

Year
1898
Links to additional resources
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Last modified
Monday, 10 November, 2025
Completeness
94
Copyright category
Life of creator +70 years
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Louie, Mabel Peet, Baby Violet, Tommy Peet, Richard Urch, Queenie, Eric Peet, Charlie Ashcroft, Polly Urch, Sarah Jane Urch, Ada Ashcroft
Source: Claremont Museum 08.201

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