Sepia photograph. 1900-1910. Topley Studio. Ottawa. Standing man. Bourgeois. Ball hat. Fur collar overcoat. Gloves. Winter setting.

Sepia paper photograph dating from the beginning of the 20th century glued onto period brown cardboard.

The photo with its Canadian winter decor shows a notable (businessman, bourgeois) wearing a ball hat and an overcoat with an alpaca collar.
Directed by Topley Studio. Ottawa.

William James Topley (February 13, 1845 – November 16, 1930) was a prolific Canadian photographer based in Ottawa, Ontario. Topley was noted for his portraiture of Canadian politicians and was a business partner of William Notman, taking over Notman's Ottawa studio in 1872. Many of Topley's photographs are now in the collection of Library and Archives Canada.

Good used condition.

NB: The support cardboard has 4 rubbed corners, 2 display holes. The back of the cardboard has a ring due to water. The name of the person is difficult to read.

Photo size: 10 cm x 10 cm.

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