Photograph [Janet Dimmock, nee Mitchell]; unknown photographer; 1870-1890; MT201...
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Photograph [Janet Dimmock, nee Mitchell]
About this objectA black and white photograph of Mrs Janet Dimmock, nee Mitchell. After coming out from Scotland she settled in the Lawrence, Otago area, and in 1874 she is found to be working as a domestic servant at the Royal George Hotel. She married William Dimmock in 1876 and they lived in Gabriel's Gully for some time. The couple are buried together in the Lawrence cemetery.
Place MadeNew Zealand, South Island, Southland, Mataura
Maker Maker RolePhotographer
Date Made1870-1890
Inscription and Marks
Handwritten in blue pen on reverse (partly cut off): 'Historical Society / ck's Mother From Mataura / Mosgiel (1993)'
Handwritten in black felt pen on reverse: 'FROM WYNDHAM / HISTORICAL SOC. / CECIL DIMMOCK'S MOTHER / FROM MATAURA. / RELATIVES IN MOSGIEL / (1993)'
printed
Measurements
h 445mm x w 262mm
medium
photograph, black and white
Object Type Subject and Association Keywordsclothing/fashion/costume/dress
Subject and Association Keywordsgenealogy/personal and family names
Subject and Association Keywords Medium and Materialsprocessed material, paper
Credit LineFrom the collection of the Mataura and Districts Historical Society Incorporated.
Object numberMT2011.185.494
Rights
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