Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
BR2015.10.1 |
Object Name |
Photograph, Cabinet |
Title |
George Wingfield Gordon |
Description |
A sepia-coloured cabinet card photograph of George Wingfield Gordon. Shows a head and shoulders view of George as a young man wearing a dark suit and vest with a light-coloured shirt and patterned tie. Bottom printed in black text with: "Shorey, extra finish, 324 Yonge St., Toronto". |
History |
This photograph of George was taken when he was in his 20s and most likely as a bachelor before he got married. He originally had lived with his aunt and uncle before buying his property on Mississauga Road North in 1867. N.C. Shorey was a photographer in Toronto active from 1892 until the early 1900s. Shorey's studio was located at 324 Yonge Street. Reference: 'The Ontario photographers list (1851-1900)' by Glen C. Philips. Published by Iron Gate Publishing Co in 1990 |
People |
Gordon, George W. |
Copyright |
All rights belong to Museums of Mississauga |