Sepia photograph. 1900-1910. Topley Studio. Ottawa. Standing man. Bourgeois. Bowler hat. Fur-collared overcoat. Gloves. Winter setting.

Sepia paper photograph dating from the early 20th century, mounted on period brown cardboard.

The photo, set in a Canadian winter scene, depicts a notable (businessman, bourgeois) wearing a bowler hat and an alpaca-collared overcoat.
Produced by Topley Studio. Ottawa.

William James Topley (February 13, 1845 – November 16, 1930) was a prolific Canadian photographer based in Ottawa, Ontario. Topley was noted for his portraits of Canadian politicians and was a business partner of William Notman, taking over Notman's Ottawa studio in 1872. A large number of Topley's photographs are now in the collection of Library and Archives Canada.

Good used condition.

Note: The cardboard backing has four rubbed corners and two display holes. The back of the cardboard has a water stain. The person's name is difficult to read.

Photo size: 10 cm x 10 cm.

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