Portret van Samuel Osborn before 1892

This is a portrait of Samuel Osborn, probably created around the time when he was Master Cutler, in 1879, or Mayor of Sheffield, in 1886. The photograph is placed alongside a memorial note dedicated to Osborn by his brother-in-law. Osborn occupies the left half of the spread. He is dressed in the dark suit of the era. His posture and facial hair mark him as a man of wealth and status. His signed name below the image seems to confirm his assent to being positioned in this way. The portrait and memorial are printed for private circulation, implying a limited audience of family and associates. It is this personal dimension, contrasting the public roles of Osborn, which emphasizes the emotional weight of memory and legacy. It serves not only as a record of his life, but also as a reminder of the values and relationships that shaped his identity.