Photograph, Grace Wishart with her daughter Lydia

Historical information

Grace Bennett (1875-1960), a daughter of William Garnsworthy Bennett and his wife Susan née Williams, married Neil Wishart in 1898. They had four children - Lydia, Neil, Millicent and William. Grace and Neil Wishart celebrated their Golden Wedding in 1948.

Physical description

Enlarged black and white copy of original photograph which has been mounted on white card. The photograph shows a young woman wearing a dress with a high neck and long sleeves, which has pintucking on the sleeves and bodice. The bodice also has appliqué decorations. The woman is seated on a cane chair and has a small child standing next to her. The child is holding a doll and is wearing a dress with smocking and a lace collar. She has a bow in her hair and is wearing button-up boots.

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