Untitled Photograph [A Group of Men, Horses and Carts]

Hall & Lowe

Published by Main St., Winnipeg, Manitoba Hall & Lowe, Photographers c1882, 1882

About this Item

Original photograph. 11 X 19 CM on 12.5 X 20 CM studio card. Photographers information on card below image. Image shows some fading and stains (though none affect the detailed parts of the image). Studio card has rounded corners which are a little worn and chipped (though this does not influence the photograph). Light soiling to rear of card. Card is curved up slightly at both the long edges. An interesting and decently clean image. very good Photograph shows a large square building in front of which several men stand. To the side a large heard of horses is also visible (as well as one horse drawn cart). in 1882 Hall took on Lowe as a partner in his photo studio in Winnipeg. Hall & Lowe advertised ?ndian photos (taken from life), Xmas cards, views of Winnipeg?as well as images of horses, cattle, machinery, and buildings. But they did not confine themselves to taking studio portraits and landscapes around Winnipeg. In 1883 they also took pictures along the Canadian Pacific Railway line east and west. In 1884 Hall took a trip out west and by the following year both men had left Winnipeg. In 1885 Lower had established a branch of their operation in Victoria, BC. In 1887 Hall opened a new studio at Vancouver. Their partnership dissolved in May 1892, when Hall became the sheriff of Vancouver. Seller Inventory # 136679

Bibliographic Details

Title: Untitled Photograph [A Group of Men, Horses ...

Publisher: Main St., Winnipeg, Manitoba Hall & Lowe, Photographers c1882

Publication Date: 1882

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: very good