Historical information

This photo was lent to LDHS in 1983 by Mrs. E. Monti of Shepparton (a descendant of one of the Davies families of Happy Valley), so that a copy - Mounted photo 113 - could be made. It was donated to the Society in 2016 by Mrs. Monti's daughter Joan. See "Davies - James & Agnes" file.
Date of photograph 1890-1900 is identified in inscription on the back of the photo. This date is highly probable, as "leg of mutton" sleeves were fashionable at this time.

Physical description

Sepia photograph mounted on card of a young woman wearing a dress with a high, beaded collar, ruching on the bodice, and "leg of mutton" sleeves. A large brooch of artificial leaves and berries is worn on the bodice near the collar.
"BEATRICE WARD OF HAPPY VALLEY" is written on the card underneath the photograph. This has had a label reading "KATE PEARSON OF HAPPY VALLEY" taped over it.

Inscriptions & markings

On back: "Given to Sarah Davies / KATE PEARSON OF HAPPY VALLEY / Don't know what year taken possibly 1890-1900." "RETURN TO / MRS E. MONTI / 56-58 REA ST SHEPPARTON".