Historical information
This is a portrait of Mary Norman (later Mary Norman-Bail) photographed in a local studio in 1908. She was an educator and artist, living in Ararat and Warrnambool.
Significance
This was donated to Langi Morgala Museum by the Estate of Jessica Norman-Bail. The image is of her mother, artist and educator Mary Norman-Bail.
Physical description
A studio portrait of a woman, seated and in formal clothing. She has rounded reading glasses and a long chain hanging from her neck. The cardboard backing is spotted and damaged by adhesive.
Inscriptions & markings
Front "Yours Truly / Mary Norman"
Rear "MP Norman when at / Echuca taken in January / 1908"
Subjects
- education,
- teacher,
- art,
- artist,
- painter,
- warrnambool,
- ararat,
- norman-bail,
- 1908
