cabinet photograph

Brown & Draycott

Summary

Full length group portrait of 2 boys and 2 girls. Outdoor scene with painted backdrop of trees. The eldest boy is seated on a cart wearing a sailor type wool suit with knee length trousers, black stockings and leather shoes with ankle straps. The eldest girl is stood beside him she is wearing a dark wool dress with a pleated front, white lace collar and full length sleeves with white lace cuffs. The girl in front of her is seated on a stool with a fur throw, she is wearing a similar dress holding a porcelain doll. The small boy is seated on a wooden horse, he is wearing a striped jersey with a round white collar, shorts,long socks and leather shoes with ankle straps. There are 2 black, wide brimmed hats on the ground. Written on the reverse "Janet- 9 yrs / Cyril-- 7" / Norah.- 6" / Arnold- 3" / Takenm Nov 10 1885."