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Albany Historical Society Inc > Records

MISS AGNES GRIFFITHS

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This is a black and white photographic full-length studio portrait of a young woman in a long light-coloured frock buttoned to the waist with almost full-length sleeves and a narrow V neckline with frills to the neckline & sleeves. She wears white shoes with bows, a pearl necklace, a black belt, a bracelet on each wrist, and a wristwatch. She has long hair tied at the nape of the neck. She leans on a tall double stand with ornate carving, with a lion's head & scrolls.

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Registration number

cwa-org-51-P1988.10

Item type

Themes

Material

Photographic Paper

Width

85 mm

Height or length

140 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Front: Morris, Rembrandt Studio, Market Street, Fremantle

Back: To Dear Hannah, with love from Agnes. Mum is getting her photo taken next week & she will send you one. Love Agnes. Answer. Address: Miss A Griffiths, North Fremantle PO, WA

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Studio Portrait

Albany Historical Society Inc

Albany Historical Society Inc

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