Identity area
Reference code
CA MHC 526-02-4.0
Title
Interior, portrait against elaborate lace curtain backdrop.
Date(s)
- [192-?] (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 Glass negative: b&w; 12.2 cm x 17.7 cm; broken with piece(s) missing
Context area
Name of creator
(1883-1965)
Biographical history
Peter Gerhard Hamm was born in the village of Neubergthal on the Mennonite West Reserve in Manitoba. Hamm was a teacher, farmer, and photographer. Most of the photos taken by Hamm date 1900-1930, but a few into ca. 1950.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Two women in fancy hair and dresses. One woman's face is quite blurry, and photo generally is not very sharp. Decorative throw rug shows on floor. Broken neg, with corner piece missing.