Title:
Mrs. Gifford.
Production:
Hobart : Beattie Studios, [between 1878 and 1891?]
Physical description:
1 photographic print (postcard) : sepia toned ; 135 x 86 mm.
Format:
photograph
image (online)
Accession number:
AP144
Notes:
Estimated dates from establishment of Anson Bros. Studio in 1878 and JW Beattie's purchase of the studio in 1891.
Inscribed in pencil on back of postcard: "Mrs. Gifford, Sarah Ann Hunt, convicted Central Criminal Court, London, Augt. 22, 1842. 14 years"--Written in pencil on verso in unknown hand.
History note:
Sarah Ann Hunt was convicted in August 1842 for feloniously receiving with Edward Gifford, and both were sentenced to transportation for 14 years (Old Bailey Online).
Summary:
Seated head and shoulders portrait facing right. The sitter is wearing a button front dress with white lace collar and ribbon headdress.
Citation:
Digitised item from: Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts, State Library of Tasmania.
Record ID:
SD_ILS:612242
Electronic resources:
View online