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
- Two Storey Georgian Home
- 'Rangitira' On The Swan River
- Flour Mill, Mill Point, South Perth
- Women In Horse Drawn Phaeton
- Lands Department Building Sydney
- Government House, Perth
- Lands Department Building
- Perth Town Hall
- Perth Town Hall
- Prince Albert Statue
- Sydney Town Hall
- Judge Burnside's Picnic Tea
Other items from Claremont Museum
- SHARKEY COLLECTION - CHILD AND ADULTS ON TENNIS COURT
- Swan River And Mount Eliza
- SHARKEY COLLECTION - MEN ON YACHT ATLANTA
- SHARKEY COLLECTION, SWAN RIVER AND PERTH WATER
- SHARKEY COLLECTION - BOAT SHED, DINGHIES AND YACHTS
- SHARKEY COLLECTION - MODEL BOAT SAILING ON FRESHWATER BAY
- SHARKEY COLLECTION - BRUCE SHARKEY AS A CHILD
- SHARKEY COLLECTION - MAN DIVING IN THE RIVER
- SHARKEY COLLECTION - RAY CULLEN PEGGING OUT WASHING
- SHARKEY COLLECTION - JOHN LEFROY IN ROYAL NAVY VOLUNTEER RESERVE
- WAINOMI- 3 VICTORIA AVENUE, REAR
- SHARKEY COLLECTION - BRUCE SHARKEY AND DOG

Source: Claremont Museum 09.227b
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