William Notman
1871
Master A. McPherson and Miss Fairbairn, Montreal, QC

Silver salts on paper mounted on paper - Albumen process
17.8 x 12.7 cm
 
Notman Photographic Archives, McCord Stewart Museum
© McCord Museum, Notman Archive, I-63315.1, Purchase from Associated Screen News Ltd.
 
The Notman Studio had a patented skating rink with a zinc floor, rocks and foliage was added to enhance the effect and rock salt was sprinkled upon the sitters to simulate snow.
 
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