Copy of portrait “A Tiree Girl”
Colour print of a portrait “A Tiree Girl”, belonging to Su and Ian Aitkens, Balephuil. The girl is thought to be Ellen MacDonald, Balephuil (1886-1988), who emigrated to Manitoba, Canada, in 1910 with her sister Catherine. Unknown artist, although could have been painted by D. MacGregor-Whyte in the 1930s, who painted “The Lady of the Manse” in 1935, also owned by the Aitkens. See 2009.86.2.
Laminated print of the portrait `A Tiree Girl` and information about her
Laminated copy of the portrait `A Tiree Girl` by D. McGregor-Whyte, and laminated information, photographs and newspaper cuttings about her. Ellen MacDonald, Balephuil, (1886-1988) emmigrated to Manitoba and died shortly after celebrating her 102nd birthday..
Recollections of the daughter of Catherine MacDonald who emigrated to Canada in 1910.
Recollections of the daughter of Catherine MacDonald who emigrated to Canada with her sister Ellen on board `Empress of Britain` in 1910.
Photocopied Canadian newspaper article about Ellen MacDonald from Balephuil.
Article and photograph of Ellen MacDonald from Balephuil who celebrated her 102nd birthday. She emigrated to Manitoba, Canada with her sister on board `Empress of Britain` in 1910.
