Portrait of a woman

Date18 February 1908

Object numberANMS0227[003]

NamePhotograph

MediumSilver gelatin print

DimensionsOverall: 50 x 41 mm

ClassificationsPhotographs

Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Robert D McKilliam

Terms

DescriptionA black and white studio portrait of an unidentified woman wearing an elaborate hat, fur stole and collar and tie.SignificanceThis image is a part of the Captain Robert McKilliam collection. Captain McKilliam worked for the Aberdeen White Star Line for 32 years and sailed aboard such famous clipper ships as SALAMIS and THERMOPYLAE. He moved to Sydney in 1913 where he served as Assistant Wharf Master on Darling Island.