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Woman wearing a wedding dress, photographed by W. Bear [carte de visite, late 19th century]

2 December 2023 · Leave a Comment

Carte de visite, with a photograph of a woman, from the late 19th century

[Editor: This carte de visite, featuring a photograph of a woman wearing a wedding dress, is undated; however, it is believed to have been made in the late 19th century. It was made by W. Bear, Fitzroy (Vic.).] [Front of carte de visite] Photographed by   … [Read more...] about Woman wearing a wedding dress, photographed by W. Bear [carte de visite, late 19th century]

Filed Under: ephemera, photographs Tagged With: 500x500, cartes de visite, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, portrait photography, SourceIACLibrary, wedding fashions, YearEraLate19thCentury

Man, photographed by James Uren [carte de visite, circa 1871-1886]

2 December 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This carte de visite, featuring a photograph of a man, is undated; however, it is believed to have been made in the late 19th century (circa 1871-1886). It was made by James Uren, Kapunda (SA).] [Front of carte de visite] [Description: A photograph of … [Read more...] about Man, photographed by James Uren [carte de visite, circa 1871-1886]

Filed Under: ephemera, photographs Tagged With: 500x500, cartes de visite, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, portrait photography, SourceIACLibrary, YearEraLate19thCentury

Woman, photographed by Stewart & Company [carte de visite, late 19th century]

1 December 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This carte de visite, featuring a photograph of a woman, is undated; however, it is believed to have been made in the late 19th century. It was made by Stewart & Company, Melbourne (Vic.).] [Front of carte de visite] TITLE Melbourne     … [Read more...] about Woman, photographed by Stewart & Company [carte de visite, late 19th century]

Filed Under: ephemera, photographs Tagged With: 500x500, cartes de visite, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, portrait photography, SourceIACLibrary, Stewart & Co. (photographers), YearEraLate19thCentury

Woman, photographed by Johnstone, O’Shannessy & Co. [carte de visite, late 19th century]

1 December 2023 · Leave a Comment

Carte de visite, with a photograph of a woman, from the late 19th century

[Editor: This carte de visite, featuring a photograph of a woman, is undated; however, it is believed to have been made in the late 19th century. It was made by Johnstone, O’Shannessy & Co. (Melbourne, Vic.).] [Front of carte de visite] Johnstone, O’Shannessy … [Read more...] about Woman, photographed by Johnstone, O’Shannessy & Co. [carte de visite, late 19th century]

Filed Under: ephemera, photographs Tagged With: 500x500, cartes de visite, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, portrait photography, SourceIACLibrary, YearEraLate19thCentury

Woman, photographed by Freeman (Sydney) [carte de visite, late 19th century]

29 November 2023 · Leave a Comment

Carte de visite, with a photograph of a woman, from the late 19th century

[Editor: This carte de visite, featuring a photograph of a woman, is undated; however, it is believed to have been made in the late 19th century. It was made by Freeman’s Royal Photographic Gallery, Sydney (NSW).] [Front of carte de visite] Freeman   … [Read more...] about Woman, photographed by Freeman (Sydney) [carte de visite, late 19th century]

Filed Under: ephemera, photographs Tagged With: 500x500, cartes de visite, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, portrait photography, SourceIACLibrary, YearEraLate19thCentury

Woman, photographed at the Royal Arcade Photo Studios [carte de visite, circa 1878]

28 November 2023 · Leave a Comment

Carte de visite, with a photograph of a woman, from the late 19th century, circa 1878

[Editor: This carte de visite, featuring a photograph of a woman, is undated; however, it is believed to have been made in, or shortly after, 1878. It was made by the Royal Arcade Photo Studios, Melbourne (Vic.).] [Front of carte de visite] Royal Arcade Photo … [Read more...] about Woman, photographed at the Royal Arcade Photo Studios [carte de visite, circa 1878]

Filed Under: ephemera, photographs Tagged With: 500x500, cartes de visite, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, portrait photography, SourceIACLibrary, year1878, YearEraLate19thCentury

Photograph of Dan Kelly [carte de visite, circa 1876-1878]

28 November 2023 · Leave a Comment

Dan Kelly, circa 1876-1878

[Editor: This photograph of Dan Kelly (1861-1880), who was the brother of Ned Kelly (the bushranger), was published on a carte de visite, circa 1876-1878.] [Front of carte de visite] [Description: A photograph of a man (Dan Kelly).] Source: Dan Kelly, State … [Read more...] about Photograph of Dan Kelly [carte de visite, circa 1876-1878]

Filed Under: ephemera, photographs Tagged With: 500x500, cartes de visite, Dan Kelly (1861-1880), Kelly Gang, photographs, portrait photography, SourceSLV, year1876, YearEraLate19thCentury

Gold License (Victoria) [for W. Fittall, 7 November 1854]

22 November 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This Gold License was issued to W. Fittall, in Victoria, on 7 November 1854.] NOT TRANSFERABLE. £2       £2 Gold License. — THREE MONTHS. No. 108       Seventh Novr 1854. The Bearer W Fittall having paid the Sum of TWO … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for W. Fittall, 7 November 1854]

Filed Under: ephemera Tagged With: 500x500, Gold Licenses (Australia), Gold Licenses (Victoria), gold miners, gold mining, grammar - Oxford commas, SourceSLV, year1853

Gold License (Victoria) [for James Grant Taylor, 6 April 1854]

22 November 2023 · Leave a Comment

Gold License (Victoria) for James Grant Taylor, 6 April 1854

[Editor: This Gold License was issued to James Grant Taylor, in Victoria, on 6 April 1854.] £2       £2 Gold License. — THREE MONTHS. No. 113       6 April 1854. The Bearer James Grant Taylor having paid the Sum of TWO Pounds on … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for James Grant Taylor, 6 April 1854]

Filed Under: ephemera Tagged With: 500x500, Gold Licenses (Australia), Gold Licenses (Victoria), gold miners, gold mining, grammar - Oxford commas, SourceSLV, year1854

Gold License (Victoria) [for J. Taylor, 12 December 1853]

22 November 2023 · Leave a Comment

Gold License (Victoria) for J. Taylor, 12 December 1853

[Editor: This Gold License was issued to J. Taylor, in Victoria, on 12 December 1853.] Gold License. No. 87       12 Decr 1853. The Bearer J Taylor having paid the Sum of 40/ One Pound Ten Shillings, on account of the General Revenue of the Colony, I … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for J. Taylor, 12 December 1853]

Filed Under: ephemera Tagged With: 500x500, Editor's notes additional (new), Gold Licenses (Australia), Gold Licenses (Victoria), gold miners, gold mining, grammar - Oxford commas, SourceSLV, year1853

Gold License (Victoria) [for Berney Wheaton, 3 September 1853]

22 November 2023 · Leave a Comment

Gold License (Victoria) for Berney Wheaton, 30 September 1853

[Editor: This Gold License was issued to Berney Wheaton, in Victoria, on 3 September 1853.] Gold License. No. 108       3rd Sept 1853. The Bearer Berney Wheaton having paid the Sum of 2 One Pound Ten Shillings, on account of the General Revenue of the … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for Berney Wheaton, 3 September 1853]

Filed Under: ephemera Tagged With: 500x500, Editor's notes additional (new), Gold Licenses (Australia), Gold Licenses (Victoria), gold miners, gold mining, grammar - Oxford commas, SourceSLV, year1853

Gold License (Victoria) [for John White, 28 February 1853]

22 November 2023 · Leave a Comment

Gold License (Victoria) for John White, 28 February 1853

[Editor: This Gold License was issued to John White, in Victoria, on 28 February 1853.] Victoria. Gold License. No. 128       28th February 1853. The Bearer John White having paid to me the Sum of One Pound Ten Shillings, on account of the … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for John White, 28 February 1853]

Filed Under: ephemera Tagged With: 500x500, Gold Licenses (Australia), Gold Licenses (Victoria), gold miners, gold mining, grammar - Oxford commas, SourceSLV, year1853

Gold License (Victoria) [for H. Isleton, 16 July 1852]

22 November 2023 · Leave a Comment

Gold License (Victoria) for H. Isleton, 16 July 1852

[Editor: This Gold License was issued to H. Isleton, in Victoria, on 16 July 1852.] Victoria. Gold License. No. 7       July 16 1852. The Bearer H. Isleton having paid the Sum of One Pound, Ten Shillings, on account of the Territorial Revenue, I … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for H. Isleton, 16 July 1852]

Filed Under: ephemera Tagged With: 500x500, Gold Licenses (Australia), Gold Licenses (Victoria), gold miners, gold mining, grammar - Oxford commas, SourceSLV, year1852

Gold License (Victoria) [for I. Woods, 7 June 1852]

22 November 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This Gold License was issued to I. Woods, in Victoria, on 7 June 1852.] Victoria. Gold License. No. 103       June 7 1852. The Bearer I. Woods having paid the Sum of One Pound, Ten Shillings, on account of the Territorial Revenue, I … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for I. Woods, 7 June 1852]

Filed Under: ephemera Tagged With: 500x500, Gold Licenses (Australia), Gold Licenses (Victoria), gold miners, gold mining, grammar - Oxford commas, SourceSLV, year1852

Gold License (Victoria) [for William Pettard, 11 March 1852]

21 November 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This Gold License was issued to William Pettard, in Victoria, on 11 March 1852.] Victoria.             A. Gold License. No. 718       11th March 1852. The Bearer Wm Pettard having paid the Sum of One Pound, … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for William Pettard, 11 March 1852]

Filed Under: ephemera Tagged With: 500x500, Gold Licenses (Australia), Gold Licenses (Victoria), gold miners, gold mining, grammar - Oxford commas, SourceSLV, year1852

Gold License (Victoria) [for Mr. Hamilton, January 1852]

21 November 2023 · Leave a Comment

Gold License (Victoria) for Mr. Hamilton, January 1852

[Editor: This Gold License was issued to Mr. Hamilton, in Victoria, in January 1852.] [No. 49½.] Victoria. Gold License. No.             Jan.y 1852. The Bearer Mr. Hamilton having paid the Sum of One Pound, Ten Shillings, on … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for Mr. Hamilton, January 1852]

Filed Under: ephemera Tagged With: 500x500, Gold Licenses (Australia), Gold Licenses (Victoria), gold miners, gold mining, grammar - Oxford commas, SourceSLV, year1852

Man and woman (possibly husband and wife), photographed by C. Roggenkamp [carte de visite, late 19th century]

12 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

Carte de visite, with a photograph of a man and a woman, from the late 19th century

[Editor: This carte de visite, featuring a photograph of a man and woman (possibly husband and wife), is undated; however, it is believed to have been made in the late 19th century.] [Front of carte de visite] C. Roggenkamp, Warwick. [Description: A … [Read more...] about Man and woman (possibly husband and wife), photographed by C. Roggenkamp [carte de visite, late 19th century]

Filed Under: ephemera, photographs Tagged With: 500x500, cartes de visite, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, portrait photography, SourceIACLibrary, YearEraLate19thCentury

Man with a beard (possibly a barrister), photographed by H. Burrows & Co. [carte de visite, late 19th century]

12 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

Carte de visite, with photo of a man, late 19th century

[Editor: This carte de visite, featuring a photograph of a man with a beard, is undated; however, it is believed to have been made in the late 19th century.] [Front of carte de visite] H. Burrows & Co. Launceston [Description: Photograph of a man with a … [Read more...] about Man with a beard (possibly a barrister), photographed by H. Burrows & Co. [carte de visite, late 19th century]

Filed Under: ephemera, photographs Tagged With: 500x500, cartes de visite, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, portrait photography, SourceIACLibrary, YearEraLate19thCentury

Woman with book, photographed by J. Uren [carte de visite, late 19th century]

12 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This carte de visite, featuring a photograph of a woman with a book, is undated; however, it is believed to have been made in the late 19th century.] [Front of carte de visite] [Description: Photograph of a woman, sitting down, holding a … [Read more...] about Woman with book, photographed by J. Uren [carte de visite, late 19th century]

Filed Under: ephemera, photographs Tagged With: 500x500, cartes de visite, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, portrait photography, SourceIACLibrary, YearEraLate19thCentury

Young woman with letter, photographed by Stewart & Co. [carte de visite, late 19th century]

12 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

Carte de visite, with a photograph of a woman, late 19th century

[Editor: This carte de visite, featuring a photograph of a young woman with a letter, is undated; however, it is believed to have been made in the late 19th century.] [Front of carte de visite] Stewart & Co. Melbourne [Description: Photograph of a young … [Read more...] about Young woman with letter, photographed by Stewart & Co. [carte de visite, late 19th century]

Filed Under: ephemera, photographs Tagged With: 500x500, cartes de visite, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, portrait photography, SourceIACLibrary, Stewart & Co. (photographers), YearEraLate19thCentury

The Gould League of Bird Lovers of Victoria: Annual Membership Card [1935]

28 April 2023 · 4 Comments

A membership card of the Gould League of Bird Lovers of Victoria (1935-36)

[Editor: This membership card, of the Gould League of Bird Lovers of Victoria, is dated 1935-36.] The Gould League of Bird Lovers of Victoria Annual Membership Card This is to Certify that ...... Mavis Perrin ...... is a Member of the League for the … [Read more...] about The Gould League of Bird Lovers of Victoria: Annual Membership Card [1935]

Filed Under: ephemera Tagged With: 500x500, certificates, ESU funding, Gould League of Bird Lovers, IAC Ephemera Collection, membership cards, SourceIACLibrary, year1935

Ancient Order of Foresters: Calendar 1932 [mini-calendar, 1931]

28 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This mini-calendar, produced by the Ancient Order of Foresters in West Hobart (Tas.), is for 1932; it is believed to have been published in 1931.] [Front of calendar] Ancient Order of Foresters Calendar 1932 An Old Friend in time of … [Read more...] about Ancient Order of Foresters: Calendar 1932 [mini-calendar, 1931]

Filed Under: ephemera Tagged With: 500x500, Ancient Order of Foresters, calendars, ESU funding, friendly societies, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, SourceIACLibrary, year1931

ANZ Bank, Cudgewa (Victoria) [photograph, mid 20th century]

28 April 2023 · 2 Comments

[Editor: This photograph, of the ANZ Bank building in Cudgewa (Vic.), is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the mid 20th century.] [Front of postcard] [Description: A photograph of the ANZ Bank building in Cudgewa (Victoria), with a … [Read more...] about ANZ Bank, Cudgewa (Victoria) [photograph, mid 20th century]

Filed Under: ephemera, photographs Tagged With: 500x500, banks, correction or change made per readers' comments, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, SourceIACLibrary, YearEraMid20thCentury

Aboriginal man on a horse [photograph, 1880s]

28 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

Photograph, of an Australian Aboriginal man on a horse, possibly a stockman (1880s)

[Editor: This photograph, of an Australian Aboriginal man on a horse (possibly a stockman), is undated; however, it is believed to have been taken in the 1880s.] [Front of photo] [Description: Photograph of an Australian Aboriginal man on a horse (possibly a stockman on a … [Read more...] about Aboriginal man on a horse [photograph, 1880s]

Filed Under: ephemera, photographs Tagged With: 500x500, Australian Aborigines, ESU funding, horses, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, SourceIACLibrary, stockmen, YearDecade1880s, YearEraLate19thCentury

A.M.S. Mariposa and Sydney Harbour Bridge [postcard, circa 1932-1947]

27 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a photograph of the A.M.S. Mariposa sailing underneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photograph of the Mariposa sailing underneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge, is undated; however, it is believed to have been published circa 1932-1947.] [Front of postcard] A.M.S. Mariposa and Sydney Harbour … [Read more...] about A.M.S. Mariposa and Sydney Harbour Bridge [postcard, circa 1932-1947]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: 500x500, architecture, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, postcards, ships, SourceIACLibrary, Sydney Harbour Bridge, YearEraEarly20thCentury

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