Unknown
Maker and Role
Photographer: Alexander Fletcher (b.1837, d.1914)
Photo Collection Reference Number
2469
Description
Full length studio portrait, possibly Mr Poynter. He stands with one hand holding a cane and his other hand holding a hat. Distinguishing features include his receding hairline and check patterned cravat. Studio props include a pedestal. The backdrop is a painted mural of a lake scene depicting fern trees, foliage, a body of water, rocks, hills and sky. Exposed studio wall is visible beyond the backdrop. The marking '72' is in mirror writing.
See RefNo: This is possibly a portrait of Mr J. Poynter. See C218 & the Davis Collection Ref No. 4010/D for other portraits of Poynter, J
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Public comments
Photo of John POYNTER, aged 60. Resident Magistrate of Nelson, 1854 - 1868. Source: Nelson's First Lawyer. Book written by Hilda Small,(Grand daughter) first published 1951.
- JKHansen posted 9 years ago.