Portrait of George and Elizabeth Parsons
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Object number2011.0554.3
TitlePortrait of George and Elizabeth Parsons
DescriptionModern reproduction of a portrait photograph of George and Elizabeth Parsons by a table. George is sitting on a chair to the left, Elizabeth is standing behind the table to the right, holidng a half-open book in her left hand, resting her right hand on the back of the chair. The portrait is undated.
George and Elizabeth Parsons both boarded the SS Great Britain on voyage 35 from Liverpool to Melbourne in 1870, enticed by the idea of fortune and prosperity in Australia. Here they settled, where Elizabeth pursued and successful artistic career.
Production date 1850 - 1900
Production periodlate 19th century
Object namebrown & white photograph
Object categoryphotography
Materialpaper
Techniqueprinted
Dimensions
- height: 180 mm
width: 130 mm