A signed portrait photograph of Nancy Buttfield, the first woman to represent South Australia in the Parliament of Australia
Adelaide, Blodwen Thomas, [circa early 1950s].
A vintage gelatin silver print (130 × 96 mm).
trifling chip to one corner; two minute abrasions (over the pupils); in excellent condition.
In addition to her (contemporary) ink signature on the print, Buttfield has inscribed and signed the verso at a later date in ballpoint pen ('7 | Nancy Buttfield | Daughter of E.W.H.'). Nancy Buttfield (1912-2005) served as senator for South Australia for over sixteen years between 1955 and 1974 (with one hiatus), representing the Liberal Party. She was the daughter of Sir Edward Wheewall Holden (co-founder of General Motors-Holden's Ltd.) and was herself made Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1972. The photographer was Adelaide portraitist Blodwen Thomas; her ink stamp on the verso states this is a proof print.
Item #146438
Price (AUD):
$250.00