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Portrait of unknown woman
Portrait of unknown woman

Portrait of unknown woman

Date1900-1901
Object numberANMS0227[008]
NamePhotograph
MediumSilver gelatin print
DimensionsOverall: 66 x 36 mm
Mount: 78 x 37 mm
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Robert D McKilliam
DescriptionA black and white phpotograph of a woman, wearing an elaborate hat and lace collar, seated and reading. The image was taken in Soames photographic studio, Oxford. HistoryJames Soame was a photographer who joined the Oxford based photography studio Gillman & Co which later became known as the firm Gillman & Soame. The firm later incorporated the established rival studio of Hills & Saunders in Oxford and in 1867 receive their first Royal Warrant from HRH Queen Victoria. This is followed in 1883 with a second appointment from the Prince and Princess of Wales and in 1893 the firm received the sought after royal recognition with their appointment to HRH the Prince of Wales. 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.