Name/Title

Photograph [George Hannah, Jnr.]

About this object

A reprint copy of a black and white portrait of George Hannah, Junior, taken during World War One. His military serial number was 18394, details of which can be found in the Auckland War Memorial Museum cenotaph records. The crop and spurs were part of his Mounted Rifles kit.

George Hannah's family farmed at Tuturau for some years, before moving into Mataura. He was employed as a coal crusher at the Mataura Paper Mill from the end of the war until he retired. He married Mary Nelson and they lived in Hope Street. More information can be found in: 'Tuturau: A History of the District'.

Place Made

[?]

Maker

unknown photographer

Maker Role

Photographer

Date Made

1916-1918

Inscription and Marks

On reverse of photograph is photographic paper maker's mark, repeated regularly across page: 'EPSOM / PHOTO PAPER'

Copy has reproduced marks on front of original photograph.

Technique

printed

Measurements

h 145mm x w 73mm
small

Period

1910s

Format

photograph, black and white

Object Type

photograph

Subject and Association Keywords

clothing/fashion/costume/dress

Subject and Association Keywords

genealogy/personal and family names

Subject and Association Keywords

military/world war one

Subject and Association Keywords

people

Medium and Materials

processed material, paper

Credit Line

From the collection of the Mataura and Districts Historical Society Incorporated.

Object number

MT2011.185.286

Rights

All rights reserved