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Mary Macdonald, c. 1874

Black and white photograph of Mary Macdonald, a small child, propped up in a chair with her legs crossed in front of her, with a vacant expression on her face. Her head is abnormally large and she has dark hair combed down in bangs over her forehead.

Mary Macdonald, c. 1874. William James Topley. Library and Archives Canada MIKAN 3424970

Photograph of Mary Macdonald as a small child, around 5 years old. To ensure she led as normal a life as possible, Sir John A. and Lady Agnes Macdonald ensured that their daughter had the company of friends often. The identity of the child behind Mary in this photo is unknown.