Hankins Family - Hampshire Dated around 1900

[Tidgy]

Hi all,
I've been passed this fantastic photo of my GG Grandmother and her children.
She was born in 1854 and is standing in the center of the picture. She has her hands on her youngest son who was born in 1885 and I am guessing he looks about 4 years old maximum.

My question is, what do you think the occasion was if any? I noticed they are using a backdrop (thats my cheeky Great Granddad peeping around the side of it!!) but I cannot tell if this may have been to commemorate a family event like a wedding or something?

What do you think?

[jim1]

Late 1890's is about right for this. It looks like it's been taken in her own back yard.
It may not necessarily be an occasion it may be a family photo for the album or one that was sent to someone else.
I wonder if they kept chickens.