2016.001.048
Object Name
Photograph
Artist/Maker
Marrison Studio
Date Made
1923
Materials
Photographic Paper --Mat Board
Catalogue Number
2016.001.048
Dimensions

Total l: 29.2 cm x w: 61.0 cm

Description

This is two black and white photographs framed together in a photographers mat. The photographs are of people attending a dinner or banquet at the Grand Cafe. There are several set tables with diners dressed in suits and formal dresses sitting around them. The photographs have Chinese lettering written on them and are dated "October 28th 1923". Printed on the map under photographs is text that reads "GRAND CAFE // 222 Princess Street // Kingston, Ontario, Canada". There is a stamp on the bottom right corner that reads "Marrison Studio // KINGSTON, ONT."

History

The a Grand Cafe was adjacent to the Grand Theatre at the time.