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"