Summary
Black and white copy negative of a photograph that belonged to Betty Anderson of Kew, and depicts Betty as a child with her family.
Betty (Elizabeth) was the daughter of James Caldwell Anderson and Mary Lloyd Anderson, and grand-daughter of renowned architect Lloyd Tayler. Born in 1889, Betty was one of four siblings, all of whom she outlived. The family lived at 'Mynda', 5 Molesworth Street, Kew, Melbourne. Betty served in the Red Cross during World War I, although details are confined to a nurse's apron and a photograph. She never married, and lived to the age of 92, passing away in 1982.
Betty (and her mother Minnie) had several items of black clothing in this period, which could suggest mourning clothing. Her father and brother both died in 1915 (their deaths were not related to World War I). Although she was actively involved in World War I, apparently serving as a nurse, Betty never married. It is not known if she lost others to whom she was close during the War.
Description of Content
Portrait of a woman, three girls and a boy standing in a garden.
Physical Description
Black and white large format copy negative of a photograph.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Elizabeth Brodribb, 16 Jun 1988
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Place & Date Depicted
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Person Depicted
Miss Elizabeth (Betty) T. Anderson, 5 Molesworth St, Kew, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1920-1930
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Format
Negative - Copy, Monochrome
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Inscriptions
Piece of paper placed in the frame at the time of image capture; 'HUNT'
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Classification
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Negative/s
100 mm (Width), 125 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Death & Mourning, Portraits, Clothing, Children's Clothing, Women's Clothing
