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B.C. Gems 1894

A toned, black and white card mounted print of one of the annual “Gems of British Columbia" composite works produced by photographer Hannah Maynard of Mrs. R. Maynard’s Photographic Gallery.

Mrs. R. Maynard was an artist, as well as a photographer. She was known for producing experimental works that involved photographic techniques such as double and multiple exposures, photo-sculptures, as well as composite and cut-and-paste montage imagery. The "Gems of British Columbia" series features portrait montages of selected children, largely Anglo-European subjects as well as a number of sitters from early Chinese and Black pioneering families, photographed throughout the year. These were sent as New Year's greeting cards to clients from 1881 until about 1895. In the 1880s, these composite photographs, which sometimes incorporated photo sculptures (also known as “Living Sculptures”) were published annually in the trade publication St. Louis Photographer (also known as St. Louis and Canadian Photographer).

The composite photograph represents the “Gem” for 1894 and features the portraits of children and babies surrounding a star at the center of the image. The center image of the star also contains tiny portraits that could represent another work in the “Gems” series from a previous year. The inclusion and repurposing of older montage works within the composite image created for the year is a characteristic common to some of the designs of Mrs. R. Maynard’s greeting cards. The words “B.C. Gems 1894” are spelled out in flowers and branches around the edges of the image. Other designs in the series include children and babies framed within squares, stars, ovals, crowns, and diamond shapes. In addition, similar montages appear superimposed on plants, shells, jugs, and an artist palette of which some of these were also used as new year greetings as is the case for the “The ‘Gem’ Begonia” card mounted print of 1892.

Maynard, Hannah (Hatherly)

"British Columbia Gems of the Year 1883"; composite photo made from the children's portraits taken the previous year, at centre are the Gems of 1881 and 1882.

This "Gem" from photographer Hannah Maynard’s “Gems of British Columbia" series appears to have been created for 1883. The work includes child and baby portraits taken in previous years and features the portrait of a child from the pioneering Spotts family. Located beside the left flag in the centre of the work, it is likely “Cecillia Spotts”.

Several of the Spotts family children were photographed by Victoria-based Hannah Maynard of Mrs. R. Maynard's Photographic Gallery, including “Cecillia Spotts” and “Percy Spotts.” The Alexander and likely Barnswell families, also appear to have been clients of the Maynard Studio and represent other pioneering Black families of Vancouver Island and British Columbia.

Maynard, Hannah (Hatherly)

Gems of British Columbia for the year 1881

Item consists of one of the completed Gems of British Columbia works by Hannah Maynard, part of a series of photocollages created in the 1880s and 1890s. The image design includes overlapping portraits of children.

Maynard, Hannah (Hatherly)

Gems of British Columbia for the year 1883

Item consists of one completed Gems of British Columbia works by Hannah Maynard, part of a series of photocollages created in the 1880s and 1890s. Created for 1883, the work also includes child and baby portraits taken in 1881 and 1882. Located beside the left flag in the centre of the work is a child from the pioneering Spotts family, likely Cecillia Spotts.

Maynard, Hannah (Hatherly)

Gems of British Columbia for the year 1884

Item consists of one photograph from the Gems of British Columbia works by Hannah Maynard, part of a series of photocollages created in the 1880s and 1890s. The image design is shaped like an artist's palette and is filled with portraits of children and babies.

Maynard, Hannah (Hatherly)

Gems of British Columbia for the year 1887

Item consists of one photograph from the Gems of British Columbia works by Hannah Maynard, part of a series of photocollages created in the 1880s and 1890s. The image design includes a central oval with six previous Gems of British Columbia works positioned around the top and bottom edges. Unidentifiable rectangular shapes have been placed around each image composite to create a decorative effect.

Maynard, Hannah (Hatherly)

Gems of British Columbia for the year 1888

Item consists of one photograph from the Gems of British Columbia works by Hannah Maynard, part of a series of photocollages created in the 1880s and 1890s. The image design includes the shape of a crown (with portraits of children situated inside), with an oval jewel at the bottom centre of the crown and three sets of crossing flags. Gems from 1881-1887 are set within the flags and jewel, which are labeled with the corresponding year. The photograph commemorates the Golden Jubilee year of Queen Victoria.

Maynard, Hannah (Hatherly)

Gems of British Columbia for the year 1889

Item consists of one completed Gems of British Columbia works by Hannah Maynard, part of a series of photocollages created in the 1880s and 1890s. The image design includes overlapping portraits of children within a rectangular shape with rounded edges. The bottom left corner of the shape appears curled up, creating a space for featuring eight Gem images from previous years. Some of Maynard's “Statuary from Life” children are shown in the bottom left of the image. "Gems of British Columbia Greet You, 1889, Mrs. R. Maynard's Studio, Victoria, B.C." is spelled out around the outer edges of the image.

Maynard, Hannah (Hatherly)

Gems of British Columbia for the year 1892

Item consists of one completed Gems of British Columbia works by Hannah Maynard, part of a series of photocollages created in the 1880s and 1890s. The image design includes the shape of an inverted horseshoe with additional embellishments. "Gems of British Columbia" is printed at the bottom centre and "1892" has been written near the centre of the image. Portraits taken the previous year and Gems from 1881-1891 are included. Approximately 22,000 images were used to create the photocollage.

Maynard, Hannah (Hatherly)

Gems of British Columbia for the year 1893

Item consists of one photograph from the Gems of British Columbia works by Hannah Maynard, part of a series of photocollages created in the 1880s and 1890s. The image design includes a central star with fourteen stars placed around the central shape. Portraits of babies are placed in smaller stars. The fountain from a previous Gems of British Columbia work is located in the bottom left and right corners. The Gems of British Columbia work attributed to 1892 is featured at the bottom centre of the composition which contain tiny versions of earlier Gem begonia works. This negative does appear to have been manipulated. There are details in pencil that include dots, markings that finish the shape of the smallest stars and markings that create branches with leaves or flowers drawn around babies located in the larger stars. These are drawn on the plate adding embellishment to the final image. The following text is present on the image: Gems of British Columbia 1893. Two tongs and the sides of a chair are visible, holding the framed work up to be photographed in an unknown location. A pillow or cushion can be seen behind the photographic work. It is attributed to being the Gem for 1893.

The item described does not appear to the an original negative and may be a preservation copy created by BC Archives.

Maynard, Hannah (Hatherly)

Gems of British Columbia, undated

Item consists of one completed Gems of British Columbia works by Hannah Maynard, part of a series of photocollages created in the 1880s and 1890s. The image design includes overlapping portraits of children within an oval shape. "British Columbia yearly gems Mrs. R. Maynard" is spelled out in typed letters down the right edge of the oval.

Possibly the first Gems photograph as years 1880 to 1895 are otherwise accounted for within the BC Archives' collection.

Maynard, Hannah (Hatherly)

Hannah Maynard and her grandson, Maynard McDonald, in a tableau vivant composite photo

Item consists of one tableau vivant work by Hannah Maynard, part of a series of tableau vivant works created in the 1890s. The composite work is composed of several photographs merged together to form a single work using the techniques of double or multiple exposures. The image features Hannah Maynard with grandson Maynard Macdonald, along with other portraits of Maynard family members in a domestic Victorian parlor scene.

Maynard, Hannah (Hatherly)

Hannah Maynard in a tableau vivant composite photo

Item consists of one tableau vivant work by Hannah Maynard, part of a series of tableau vivant works created in the 1890s. The composite work is composed of several photographs merged together to form a single work using the techniques of double or multiple exposures. The image features five Hannah Maynards.

Maynard, Hannah (Hatherly)

Hannah Maynard in a tableau vivant composite photo

Item consists of one tableau vivant work by Hannah Maynard, part of a series of tableau vivant works created in the 1890s. The composite work is composed of several photographs merged together to form a single work using the techniques of double or multiple exposures. The image features five Hannah Maynards, posed with a bouquet of flowers

Maynard, Hannah (Hatherly)

Hannah Maynard in a tableau vivant composite photo

Item consists of one tableau vivant work by Hannah Maynard, part of a series of tableau vivant works created in the 1890s. The composite work is composed of several photographs merged together to form a single work using the techniques of double or multiple exposures. The image features three Hannah Maynards gathered around a writing desk. One is reading a letter, another holds a fan, and another holds flowers. The studio flooring (rose pattern), screens, textiles, furniture, curtains and an artificial backdrop attributed to Mrs. R. Maynards Photographic Gallery are visible.

Maynard, Hannah (Hatherly)

H.M.S. Triumph in Esquimalt

Item consists of one photograph of the H.M.S. Triumph in Esquimalt. It was probably taken by Hannah Maynard in October 1885 when the Governor-General visited the flagship.

Maynard, Hannah (Hatherly)

Portrait of Mary Lydia (Penketh) Jones Shaw

Item consists of one full-length studio portrait of Mary Lydia (Penketh) Jones Shaw, standing with a closed umbrella (parasol). She was first married to George Jones and later Thomas Shaw and died in Victoria 29 Oct 1917 at the age of 83.

Maynard, Hannah (Hatherly)

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