Portrait of man, 1895

OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Portrait of man, 1895

DATE1895

MEDIAImage

PHOTOGRAPHERThe Allan Studios, 318 Smith Street, Collingwood.

COLLECTIONHastings-Western Port Historical Society

REG NO.P296

HISTORY

This is thought to be a portrait of Fred Barclay as it was found amongst other Barclay papers and photos. Written on the back in black pen is: “To Dear Auntie Ada Wishing you a happy Xmas & a merry New Year. with love From Fred. A piece of white card has been glued at the back, bottom section of the photograph.

DESCRIPTION

This image shows a young man posing for a photo, taken from the waist up. He is turned slightly and not looking at the camera. He is wearing a three piece pin-striped suit, white shirt and tie. His fair hair is parted on the left-hand side and swept up on the right-hand side. The photographers details are embossed in silver at the bottom of the mounting.

SUBJECTS

Clothing and dress, Local history, Men, Pioneers, Portrait

KEYWORDS

Barclay, Fred