London Room Digital Collections

Portrait of Edith E. Rigsby, London, Ontario

Description
Creator
Cooper, Frank, 1845-1914, Photographer
Media Type
Image
Item Type
Photographs
Description
A portrait of a young Edith E. Rigsby in her nurse's uniform.
Notes
This undated card mounted photograph of Edith E. Rigsby was taken by Frank Cooper probably ca. 1894-1902. Edith Rigsby is listed in the London City Directories during this time period. The daughter of Rev. Walter Rigsby, she was a nurse who worked for some time at the London General Hospital.

She lived for a brief period of time at 357 Piccadilly Street, the location shown on the map.

The photographer's imprint, including the logo, appears on the front of the card. There is a handwritten inscription by E. E. Rigsby on the back of the card.
Inscriptions
Front - at the top of the card - The Beatrice
Front - at the bottom of the card - Frank Cooper 169 & 173 Dundas St. London, Ont.
Reverse - To Dorothy Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. E. E. Rigsby.
Date of Original
ca. 1884-1902
Dimensions
Width: 9.7 cm
Height: 13.2 cm
Image Dimensions
Image Width: 7.1cm
Image Height: 9.7cm
Local identifier
32104033412133
Collection
Frank Cooper Photograph
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Ontario, Canada
    Latitude: 42.9961840032153 Longitude: -81.2460165272141
Creative Commons licence
Attribution only [more details]
Copyright Statement
Public domain: Copyright has expired according to Canadian law. No restrictions on use.
Recommended Citation
Ivey Family London Room, London Public Library, London, Ontario, Canada
Reproduction Notes
London Room Photograph Archives - PG E183
Contact
London Public Library
Email:research.request@lpl.ca
Website:
Agency street/mail address:

251 Dundas Street

London, ON N6A 6H9

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