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
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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