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Peet Family

1919
Subcollections
Family Portraits
Overview

Studio portrait of James Thomas Peet, his wife Mabel and their children. Seated centre front is James Thomas Peet in dark three piece suit , winged collar and tie. Perched on either side of him are Percy and the youngest daughter Doris. He is wearing short trousers, buttoned jacket, white shirt and tie; she is in a light short sleeved dress and is wearing buttoned boots with dark socks. In her hair is an enormous bow. Standing are, Violet in a light outfit, Eric in dark jacket white shirt with winged collar and tie, and their mother, Mabel. Seated on a stool on the right is Cyril, dressed in the same manner as his younger brother.

Historical information

James Thomas Peet was born in Nottinghampshire, England. Moved to Queensland in 1886. When arrived in Perth, set up business in Perth in 1889. Appointed a Government Land Agent and Sworn Valuator operating from 158 William Street Perth in 1900. Married Mabel Urch in 1896. Had sons Percy, Cyril and Eric and daughters Doris (1901-1902) and Violet. 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

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Registration number
cwa-org-28--8-203-
Item type
Photographs
Themes
Social History
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Handwritten on front [Mar. 1919].

Year
1919
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Copyright category
Life of creator +70 years
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