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Women In Horse Drawn Phaeton

Sharkey Collection
c. 1895
Overview

Two women in dark costumes, light blouses and hats are seated in a phaeton with a check rug across their knees. One is holding a whip and the reins of a dappled grey horse, the head of which is held by a small man in a large light hat and work clothes. In the background are trees, a rough paling fence and an enclosure with wire netting.

Historical information

The driver is thought to be Mrs Stevens from Agett Road, Claremont WA.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-28--98-95
Item type
Photographs
Themes
People
Social History
Material
Photographic Paper
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
c. 1895
Links to additional resources
Claremont Museum.
Last modified
Sunday, 13 July, 2025
Completeness
94
Copyright category
Life of creator +70 years
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Claremont Museum, Town of Claremont, Western Australia, 6010
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Women In Horse Drawn Phaeton
Women in horse drawn phaeton
Source: Claremont Museum 98.95

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