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Elderly Woman
c. 1925Overview
An elderly woman in a light, long-waisted, loose-fitting, long-sleeved frock is standing on a brick pathway. She appears to be wearing a velvet band around her neck and to be holding gloves. On her head is a hat with upturned, patterned brim. Garden, gate and buildings are visible in the background
Historical information
Background seems to indicate that this scene is not in WA.
The image is most likely of Maria Josephine Leplastrier Ray (mother of Florence Edith Sharkey nee Ray) at her home in Victoria.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-28--9-279
Item type
Themes
Inscriptions and markings
Written in pencil on the rear is [with Mother's love].
Contextual information
Australian social history from the collection of photographs and albums donated to the museum by Raymond Sharkey's family.
Raymond John Sharkey an architect, surveyor and amateur photographer was born in 1868 in New South Wales. Raymond was a Claremont resident when he died at an early age.
Year
Last modified
Monday, 4 August, 2025
Completeness
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Copyright category
Life of creator +70 years
Attribution requirements
Acknowledgements to be made to 'Claremont Museum 09.279'.
Copyright holder
Claremont Museum, Town of Claremont, Western Australia, 6010
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Elderly Woman
Source: Claremont Museum 09.279
Source: Claremont Museum 09.279
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