Photographs relating to Sidney James Anton and the Anton family

Comprises black and white prints relating to Sidney James Anton and the Anton family. Several images feature Sidney James Anton. Contains formal studio portraits and informal photographs of family and friends in garden settings. Taken by a range of photographers, some unknown, circa 1915 to 1924. Many photographs are inscribed in pencil with names.

One group of prints relate to the football (soccer) and rugby activities of Sidney James Anton and his football teams. Prints mounted on card show Thorndon Football Club Junior Eleven 1921 and an unknown rugby team with ball marked 'Duthie 1924' (also features Bill Nimmo). Several smaller prints show the Brooklyn soccer club players posing in team jerseys on the field and in suits, one man has a kewpie doll mascot on his lapel. Some prints show the team on away trips, in front of a motorbus and in front of a memorial and gazebo in botanical gardens.

Two prints relate to the employment and social activities of Sidney James Anton. A print mounted on card shows his employer Ellis Harper, Wellington Plumbing Supplies Limited. Another print shows Anton in a group photograph of men (possibly RSA).

Several photographs are taken of Sidney James Anton and family or friends wearing fancy dress costumes at the Brooklyn Carnival prior to World War One.

The remainder of the prints show the friends and family members related to the Anton family. Some prints are inscribed, Mary Anton, Billy Anton, Sybil Edith Anton (nee Nimmo), Ngaire Biggs, Barbara, Thelma, Alice Biggs (nee Anton), Max Biggs, Bert Ward, Bill Ward, Girlie Maslin.

Sidney James Anton married Sybil Edith Nimmo, descendant of the Philps family.

Quantity: 52 b&w original photographic print(s).

Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints, including three prints mounted on card