Friday, November 8, 2024

Ten more McManus Brothers studio portraits with the same mark.

The first four are children. All are seated on a chair with a rug draped over it. It is likely that a parent is hidden behind the chair, holding the child in place.

The second, third, and fourth photos- the children appear to be wearing the same necklace. I think the third and fourth photos are the same child. It is also possible one or more of these children were in previous blog entries. It is certainly difficult to tell children apart when they are this young!







The next two photos were definitely taken at the same time. The first is probably a father, daughter, and mother. The man's pupils have been retouched.


The daughter appears in the second photo with another girl. Her hairstyle, dress, and necklace are the same in the two photos. 


Another photo has two women posing next to each other.


Then a photo of a young woman. She has a piece of jewelry at her throat that appears to be three white beads.


The woman in the next photograph may have the same necklace and may be the same woman? She holds a fan and the photograph cut out her image and superimposed it onto a painted rock fence.


Lastly, two boys and a third child (possibly another boy) are posed, probably siblings. The middle child sits on a low stool atop a couple of books. The child on the right sits on a chair with braid hanging from the arms and sear. The painted backdrop and floor covering are barely visible.

















 

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