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Siblings, James and Kathleen are stood on the lawn at Burleith.

L to R: Marion, Maye, Laura, Elinor, James, Bessie, Muriel, Kathleen

L to R: Elinor, Kathleen, Muriel, Maye, Marion, James, Bessie

James Jr., known as Boy by his immediate family, and born in January 1894, is dressed the same as his sister, Kathleen, born in 1891. In the 19th century, boys and girls were dressed alike until aged about 4. At this time, boys would have a 'breeching ceremony' where their hair would be cut short and they would wear their first pair of trousers. Although less common by the end of the 1800s, the Dunsmuir family followed this tradition.

four unidentified girls in bathing suits

Probably Kathleen Dunsmuir

L to R: Maye, Elinor, Bessie, Muriel, Marion, Kathleen, James.
James Jr., known as Boy by his immediate family, and born in January 1894, is dressed the same as his sisters. In the 19th century, boys and girls were dressed alike until aged about 4. At this time, boys would have a 'breeching ceremony' where their hair would be cut short and they would wear their first pair of trousers. Although less common by the end of the 1800s, the Dunsmuir family followed this tradition.

L to R: Elinor, ?, Muriel

Laura Dunsmuir is on the left, holding a parasol

L to R: Maye, Marion, Kathleen, Laura, James, Elinor, Bessie, Muriel.
James Jr., known as Boy by his immediate family, and born in January 1894, is dressed the same as his sisters. In the 19th century, boys and girls were dressed alike until aged about 4. At this time, boys would have a 'breeching ceremony' where their hair would be cut short and they would wear their first pair of trousers. Although less common by the end of the 1800s, the Dunsmuir family followed this tradition.

L to R: Elinor, Kathleen, Muriel, Maye, Marion, James, Bessie
James Jr., known as Boy by his immediate family, and born in January 1894, is dressed the same as his sisters. In the 19th century, boys and girls were dressed alike until aged about 4. At this time, boys would have a 'breeching ceremony' where their hair would be cut short and they would wear their first pair of trousers. Although less common by the end of the 1800s, the Dunsmuir family followed this tradition.

Kathleen Dunsmuir is second from right.

L to R, Back: Marion, Laura, Elinor, Byrdie. Front: James, Kathleen, Muriel

L to R: Elinor, Kathleen, Muriel. The girls appear to be in nightwear and are pretending to be sleepy.

L to R: Maye, Elinor, Bessie, Muriel, Marion, Kathleen, James
James Jr., known as Boy by his immediate family, and born in January 1894, is dressed the same as his sisters. In the 19th century, boys and girls were dressed alike until aged about 4. At this time, boys would have a 'breeching ceremony' where their hair would be cut short and they would wear their first pair of trousers. Although less common by the end of the 1800s, the Dunsmuir family followed this tradition.

L to R: Marion, ?,?, Muriel

L to R: Marion, Elinor, Kathleen

L to R: unidentified, Marion, Muriel, front: (possibly) James Jr., unidentified man, Kathleen

Silhouettes were a common way to capture a portrait before photography was widely used. This silhouette may be Laura Dunsmuir or a friend of the family.

Maude Shoobert married Robin Dunsmuir in November 1901. Robin was the eldest son of James and Laura Dunsmuir.

The woman in the centre is unidentified

The house was built in 1899 by Samuel Maclure for Col. J. Peters.

L to R: Kathleen, Laura, Marion, James, Kathleen