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Photograph
Dr. William Bell Malloch, photographer, Montreal, QC, 1869-70 William Notman (1826-1891) About 1869-1870, 19th century Silver salts on paper mounted on paper - Albumen process 17 x 12 cm Purchase from Associated Screen News Ltd. I-42589.1 © McCord Museum Keys to History:During the 19th century, increasing economic prosperity began to erode the obvious distinctions between men of different social and economic status. What:The clothing worn by William Bell Malloch gives little clue to his profession or social status. Wealthy industrialist? Politician? In fact, he was a medical doctor.
Where:Montreal men were reputedly fashionable in the late 19th century and followed both English and American styles.
When:This photograph of Dr. William Bell Malloch was taken around 1870, when rapid improvements to ready-to-wear clothes made them an attractive alternative to tailor-made garments.
Who:William Bell Malloch was a medical doctor stationed at Moose Factory, a trading post on Hudson Bay. He was also an amateur photographer.
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