Regarded as one of the city's first skyscrapers, it was completed in 1896 to house the world headquarters of the Independent Order of Foresters, which was a friendly society that acted as both a fraternal order and an important financial institution.]]> A boy with a bicycle, and a man and woman are looking at the The Northwest Rebellion Monument that honours those who fell on the battlefields during the 1885 rebellion led by Louis Riel, a Métis who fought for native settlement and farming rights. Unveiled in 1895, it was Walter Allward’s first publicly-commissioned work, completed when he was just 19 years old.]]> Framed and oval mount. Delicately coloured, some pigment loss in areas. Signed by J. Perkins.
To the rear of the frame is attached labels stating this is a portrait of Agnes Elizabeth Counsell. Born 28 April 1840 and Died 9th October 1925. Daughter of William Counsell and Mary Lax of 11 The Circus, Bath. She lived at Ivy Lawn, Weston Road, Bath.
She left the house and contents to C.G.T Dean, youngest of three sisters; Anna Mary and Emma Anne (b 1 June 1834) were twins, painted in 1840 (see portrait) (?)
There is also pasted to the rear a poor quality repro photograph of Ivy Lawn, Weston Road, Bath. Also included is an envelope titled Record of painting photographic miniature an example of sub contracted work. (undated), inside in a printed commercial sheet for Joseph Perkins, Photographic Miniature Pinter of 12 Bridge Street, Bath. Written in pencil is Painted by ? for Mr Perkins]]>
Villa Frederick James can be seen in the middle distance overlooking the bay.
American painter Frederick James (1845-1907) built this residence on top of Cape Canon (1887) where his workshop soon became the meeting place of famous American artists including painter Georgia O'Keeffe and photographer Paul Strand.
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