Women In The 1890s
c. 1892A large, matronly woman is seated holding an umbrella.
On her left a girl is perched on a rocking horse and another, dressed identically in an elaborate silk pinafore over a long-sleeved velvet outfit, and a ruffled hat, stands on the right.
Beside her is a young woman in a boater and silk lapel jacket.
In the background is a brick building, lattice, a wire-netting enclosure and a bird cage
The hat, jacket and gloves worn by the young women suggests they may be wearing a uniform.
Details
Details
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.
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Acknowledgements to be made to 'Claremont Museum 09.227b'.
Other items by Sharkey Collection
- Government House, Perth
- Bathurst Gaol
- Two Storey Georgian Home
- The Great Hall of the University of Sydney
- Government House Sydney
- Swan River And Mount Eliza
- Victorian Gentleman
- Thomas Sutcliffe Mort Statue
- 'Rangitira' On The Swan River
- Holmes Bros & Co.
- St John's Anglican Church, Northam
- Flour Mill, Mill Point, South Perth
Other items from Claremont Museum
- Child And Adults On A Tennis Court
- Men On Yacht Atalanta
- Swan River And Perth Water
- Swan River And Perth Water
- Boat Shed, Dinghies And Yachts
- Model Boat Sailing On Freshwater Bay
- Bruce Sharkey
- Bruce Sharkey
- Man Diving In The River
- Man Diving In The River
- Man Diving In The River
- Ray Cullen Pegging Out Washing

Source: Claremont Museum 09.227b
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