Historical information

This portrait is of James Tuson who was an Ararat pioneer, city councilor and one-time mayor.

Physical description

Oval-shaped black-and-white photograph mounted on a rectangular cardboard backing with the maker's marks at the base.

Inscriptions & markings

Front: "E.C.Waddington & Co. / Elizabeth Street Melbourne". Rear: "James Tuson / Mayor / 1882 / with Compt [Compliments] / 977P".