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Jean MCF01_01_0147
Filename: mcf01_01_0147.jpg
Size: 4023 x 5318 (5.0MB)
Date: 23rd August 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Job Title: Photographer
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Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Jean MCF01_01_0147
A portrait or self portrait of a young woman believed to be Katherine Jean Macfee (1881-1952).
In the negative index for the collection, the photographer has recorded the name of the sitter as Jean. It is believed that the photographer of this collection, Katherine Jean Macfee, may have referred to herself as Jean rather than Katherine. She lived at 21 Frognal Lane, Hampstead and some sources from the 1920s refer to a Miss J Macfee at this address during her work for the Nurses Missionary League
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Media ID 22672098
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Clothing And Fashion People Posed Women
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a portrait or self-portrait of a young woman, believed to be Katherine Jean Macfee (1881-1952). The photographer has labeled the sitter's name as Jean in the negative index for this collection. It is speculated that Katherine Jean Macfee, who was also the photographer of this collection, referred to herself as Jean rather than her given name, Katherine. The photograph captures an intriguing glimpse into the life of Miss Macfee, who resided at 21 Frognal Lane in Hampstead. Notably, historical records from the 1920s mention a Miss J Macfee living at this address while working for the Nurses Missionary League. This suggests that she may have been involved in noble and charitable endeavors during her lifetime. In addition to shedding light on Miss Macfee's identity and residence, this image provides valuable insights into women's fashion and style during its time of capture. The carefully posed subject exudes elegance and grace through her choice of clothing and accessories. It is worth mentioning that Katherine Jean Macfee was not just captured behind the lens but also had remarkable talent as a woman photographer herself. Her work deserves recognition beyond mere commercial use. Overall, this print offers a fascinating window into both personal history and cultural context through its portrayal of an enigmatic young woman named Jean - or perhaps better known as Katherine - by none other than talented photographer Katherine Jean Macfee.
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