Studio photograph of a South Asian woman, probably an ayah, with a European child
A black and white portrait photograph of a standing South Asian woman with a seated European child. The woman is almost certainly an ayah (a South Asian nanny). She is dressed in a checked blouse and a sari-like garment tied over one shoulder. The boy is dressed in a long gown with a collar, knee-length socks and black shoes. 'Fairweather' and 'St Andrews' appear on the mount.
Object Details
ID: | ZBA9978 |
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Type: | Studio photograph of a South Asian woman, probably an ayah, with a European child |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Fairweather, [John?] |
Date made: | 1890-1920 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | approx. 165 x 107 mm |
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