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A posed photograph of a young woman wearing a nurse's uniform. She is standing in front of a ro…
Young woman in a nurse's uniform
A posed photograph of a young woman wearing a nurse's uniform. She is standing in front of a rocking chair, and the caption below the photo reads "Herbert S. Simpson, Photographer, 143 College St., Toronto."

Young woman in a nurse's uniform

DateApproximately 1895
Names
FormatPicture
Notes
Written on back of card: "Miss E.L. McDonald."
GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
GeographyNeighbourhoodUniversity
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
Medium
Cartes-de-visite (card photographs)
DimensionsImage size: 10.2 cm x 6.4 cm (4 in. x 2 1/2 in.)
Language
ProvenancePurchased from a private dealer in 2018.
CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object Number2018-9-1
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