Description: Quakers? Large Photograph by John Fletcher Mitchell.* Printed to bottom of photo: Entered according to Act of the Parliament of Canada in the year, by J. F. Mitchell 1890 at the Department of Agriculture. Printed to mount:MITCHELL PHOTO. WINNIPEG Image measures measures 27 x 36 cm, the mount a little wider. 55 grams. Mount & photo discoloured, creased and worn with crack to lower right corner. Remains of glue to rear. Please see other listing for another Winnipeg/Canada Photograph. --- *John Fletcher Mitchell (1862-1943) Born near Colborne, Ontario on 12 October 1862, son of Samuel Mitchell and Esther L. Sweet, he was educated at the public schools and commercial college. He came to Winnipeg and followed the trade of mechanical engineer and photographer. In 1901, he sold his photography studio to Frederick G. Burgess and henceforth specialized in selling photographic supplies. By 1925, he was President of the Winnipeg Printing and Engraving Company.He served as a Winnipeg City Alderman for four years, chairing the finance committee, and was acting Mayor during 1900. He ran for the mayoralty in the December 1902 and December 1903 municipal elections but was defeated each time. Elected as a provincial representative for North Winnipeg in the 1907 general election, he introduced and carried through the Workman’s Compensation Act. In 1912 he assisted in organizing the 106th Winnipeg Light Infantry and was Quartermaster until his appointment as Honorary Colonel of the Regiment succeeding Major General Benson KCB, the former Honorary Colonel. At the outbreak of the First World War, he accompanied the regiment to Valcartier and was first Quartermaster of the 10th Battalion. On 29 January 1890, he married Sarah Anne Hannah Mitchell (1869-1942, daughter of John R. Mitchell of Omemee, Ontario) and they had four children: Jared Carl Mitchell (1894-1917), Lillian Mitchell (1896-1911), Ada Maud Mitchell (1899-1911), and Samuel John “Jack” Mitchell (1905-1966). He was a member of the Masons (Master of Ionic Lodge, Master of King Edward Lodge, Grand and Veteran, St. John’s Lodge) and IOOF. In 1907, he was elected to the Manitoba Legislature for the Winnipeg North constituency and served a single term, being defeated in the 1910 general election by S. Hart Green. He died at the Misericordia Hospital on 6 October 1943 and was buried in the St. James Cemetery. As it is sometimes difficult to properly judge the look and condition of an item from the description and photos alone, please feel free to bid knowing that you can return the item post free if you are not entirely pleased with your purchase. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.Combined shipping available at cost. Welsh Bridge Books & Collectables is a bricks and mortar shop located alongside the River Severn at Shrewsbury, in a beautiful 16th Century building housing three floors of interesting and eclectic books and collectables for sale. If you're in Shropshire please pop by and say hello! Thank you.
Price: 110 GBP
Location: Shrewsbury
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Item Specifics
Return postage will be paid by: Seller
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Type: Photograph
Format: Albumen Print
Year of Production: 1890
Image Colour: Sepia
Photographer: J. F. Mitchell
Theme: Agriculture, Americana, Architecture, Cities & Towns, Community Life, Continents & Countries, Events & Festivals, Exhibitions, Famous Places, History, Industrial, Patriotic, People, Politics, Portrait, Science & Medicine, Social History, Topographical, Transportation, Travel, Travel & Transportation
Material: Paper
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
Production Technique: Albumen Print
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
Subject: Men, Canada, Manitoba, Winnipeg, Politics
