The 32 images in the collection are scanned from Peter Luttmer’s personal collection. The images are mostly portrait photos of Dunsmuir family members. Specifically, grandmother, Laura (Surles) Dunsmuir (1858-1937), mother, Kathleen Dunsmuir Humphreys, father, Selden Humphreys (1880-1960), and sisters Jill and Judith. Various other formal and informal family photos are included.
Dunsmuir FamilyJames "Boy" Dunsmuir, on Kismet, right profile, in civilian riding dress, posed in against trees.
A. Selden Humphreys, posed standing, in W.W. I military uniform (Major, A.S.C.). Portrait by Raoul Autin, 34 Boulevard de Strasbourg Le Havre.
A. Selden Humphreys, with pipe. Matted portrait by Hugo Cheltenham.
James "Boy" Dunsmuir, age 5-6, seated on table, dressed in sailor suit.
James and Laura Dunsmuir's children. From left: Marion, Elinor, Robin, Maye, Boy, Muriel, Kathleen, Byrdie, Bessie. Pencilled note on back reads: "Mrs. James Dunsmuir, Craigflower Road, frame suitably"
A. Selden Humphreys, vignetted portrait in leather-bound frame. W.W. I military uniform. Portrait by Langfier Ltd. Old Bond Street London W.
James "Boy" Dunsmuir, age about 1 year. Enhanced portrait, image of James superimposed on seashell bed, faux seaside studio set. By Mrs. R. Maynard, Photographic Artist, Victoria..
James Dunsmuir, standing in Italian garden, Hatley Park. Striped suit with vest, brimmed straw hat, cane.
Mrs. Laura Dunsmuir, in orchard at Departure Bay, approaching a calf. Wearing floor- length walking costume, with long scarf, large brimmed hat. Wooden fence and or wall under construction visible in background.
Mrs. Laura Dunsmuir, standing on paved terrace, Hatley Park.
Mrs. Laura Dunsmuir, seated at desk in Castle drawing room, foot resting on footstool. Dark dress with white collar, fur-trimmed wrap across shoulder.
Mrs. Laura Dunsmuir, seated at desk, holding a book. Hatley Park.
Mrs. Laura Dunsmuir, standing at foot of Neptune steps, Hatley Park, leaning on cane. Dressed in ankle-length, striped walking suit, light scarf, straw hat. Trees are in full leaf in background.
Marion Dunsmuir, seated on cushion, in formal gown with sheer drape across shoulders. Water colour-tinted portrait.
Marion Dunsmuir, posed side-saddle, dressed in riding costume with hat. In circular drive, Hatley Park, Neptune steps in background.
Muriel Dunsmuir, dancing with unidentified man; both in theatrical costume. Muriel wearing long dress with train, bonnet with ribbon streamers, satin-laced dancing shoes.
Marion, Kathleen, Elinor and Muriel Dunsmuir as young children (Kathleen seated on table, appears to be about one year old).
Kathleen Dunsmuir as toddler in light smocked dress with puffed sleeves, large brimmed hat with ostrich-plume trim.
Kathleen Dunsmuir as young woman wearing lace-yoked dress, fabric rose on bodice, brimmed and tulle-trimmed hat with tulle streamers, choker necklace.
Kathleen Dunsmuir, in lame Arabian-style gown, appears to be standing on deck of boat or ship. Location and date uncertain. Possibly taken during family trip aboard 1911-12, when the Dunsmuirs cruised the Nile.
Kathleen Dunsmuir Humphreys wearing coat and hat, seated on wall in garden of Beverly Hills home. Caption on back reads: "Mummy in the garden."
Dola Dunsmuir, taken when she was about 3 years old.
Kathleen Dunsmuir, seated, in walking suit with tailored blouse and long tie. Tricorn felt hat, gloves, fox fur neck-piece and muff. Photograph is autographed "For Dear Miss Esam, December 1906."