Before having a look at what we know of James and Eleanor,
maybe someone out there can help identify this “Mystery Woman”......
* * * DO YOU KNOW WHO THIS LADY IS? * * *
Unknown Lady
I would like her to turn out to be Eleanor Gallagher (nee Bent), wife of James Gallagher.
She has been described (in her latter years) as “short and dumpy, with white hair cut short like a boy's”
There are no known pictures of Eleanor and although it came from a source relating to her family line, there is (so far!) no way of knowing if this is her......
The photograph (in the ROCOCO style) was taken by Photographer Rupert Kay, The Strand (Arcade), Sydney. It has been dated as being taken between 1915 and 1920.
Eleanor Gallagher (nee Bent) died in 1908 which implies that the photograph could not be of her 
However, according to an expert, there is the possibility of it being an earlier photograph if a copy was done after death (possibly for distribution to relatives).......
If you think you recognise this lady, please, please contact me by e-mail bndoneil@iprimus.com.au
Click for the history as we know it of James Gallagher and his wife Eleanor nee Bent.
