TASMANIAN CABINET PHOTO – W.H. CARL BURROWS, LAUNCESTON – FEMALE PORTRAIT – c1884–1900

A striking Tasmanian cabinet photograph by W.H. Carl Burrows, Launceston, depicting a well-dressed female sitter in a studio setting.

A beautifully composed portrait showing the sitter standing beside a decorative plant stand, dressed in a fitted late Victorian gown with high collar, detailed bodice and buttoned front. She holds what appears to be a glove or small accessory, adding to the formal studio presentation typical of the period.

Photographer’s imprint to lower mount:

“W.H. Carl Burrows” – Launceston

The reverse carries an elaborate gilt studio backmark for W.H. Carl Burrows & Co., Portrait Rooms, Launceston, also referencing Melbourne and Brisbane Street premises, along with awards including a Bronze Medal, Sydney 1881 and Silver Medal, Calcutta 1884, helping to firmly date the photograph within the late 19th century.

Date: c.1884–1900

Format: Cabinet photograph

Photographer: W.H. Carl Burrows, Launceston

The sitter remains unidentified.

Condition:

Estate condition. General age wear. Some surface marks, light foxing and minor spotting to the image. Mount with edge wear and corner bumps. Reverse with light marks and a period pencil date annotation. The gilt backmark remains strong and decorative. Overall a good, displayable example. Please study images carefully as they form part of the description.

A very attractive Tasmanian cabinet photograph with strong studio attribution and classic Victorian presentation.

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