FAMILY GROUP

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1910 - 1915

Subcollections

Overview

Black and white photo of unknown family group.
Man in suit seated with a small boy standing between his legs.
Lady standing holding baby on a table.
Small girl standing on her own. Large bow in hair and with shoulder bag on.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-37-2001.1356

Item type

Photographs

Material

Photographic Paper

Width

11.5000 cm

Height or length

8 cm

Inscriptions and markings

Greetings on back of card say "To mum and dad wishing you a Merry Christmas from Nellie, Stan and family"

Contextual information

Based on historical fashion, photographic style, and archival records of visually matching portraits from regional collections, this photo was likely taken between 1910 and 1915. Key indicators include:
Women's fashion -The mother's dress features a wide, flat white collar (resembling a sailor or Chelsea style) over a dark jacket/blouse, which became highly popular in the early 1910s leading up to World War I
Children's attire - The young girl on the right is wearing a loose-fitting, drop-waist dress with a large hair bow, an iconic aesthetic for young girls during the 1910s. The young boy seated on his father's lap wears a dark tunic-style vest over a light button-up shirt, consistent with Edwardian and early pre-WWI young boys' clothing.
Men's styling - The father is dressed in a standard formal suit with a high-button vest, stiff white wing collar, and tie, paired with a well-groomed moustache typical of the era.

Year

1910 - 1915

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Last modified

Thursday, 10 September, 2026

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