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Gwen Price, photographed by Jordan [cabinet card, early 20th century]

3 December 2023 · Leave a Comment

Cabinet card, with a photograph of a woman, from the late 19th century

[Editor: This cabinet card, featuring a photograph of Gwen Price, is undated; however, it is believed to have been made in the early 20th century. It was made by Jordan (Warrnambool, Vic.).] [Front of cabinet card] By special … [Read more...] about Gwen Price, photographed by Jordan [cabinet card, early 20th century]

Filed Under: ephemera, photographs Tagged With: 500x500, cabinet cards, Editor's notes additional (new), ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, portrait photography, SourceIACLibrary, YearEraEarly20thCentury

Woman wearing a wedding dress, photographed by Stewart & Co. [cabinet card, late 19th century]

3 December 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This cabinet card, 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 Stewart & Co. (Melbourne, Vic.).] [Front of cabinet card] Stewart & Co. 217 & … [Read more...] about Woman wearing a wedding dress, photographed by Stewart & Co. [cabinet card, late 19th century]

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Woman, photographed by Stewart & Co. [cabinet card, late 19th century]

3 December 2023 · Leave a Comment

Cabinet card, with a photograph of a woman, from the late 19th century

[Editor: This cabinet card, 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 & Co., of Melbourne (Vic.).] [Front of cabinet card] Stewart & Co. 217 & 219. Bourke St. … [Read more...] about Woman, photographed by Stewart & Co. [cabinet card, late 19th century]

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Woman, photographed by E. C. Waddington [cabinet card, late 19th century]

3 December 2023 · Leave a Comment

Cabinet card, with a photograph of a woman, from the late 19th century

[Editor: This cabinet card, 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 E. C. Waddington, of Melbourne (Vic.).] [Front of cabinet card] E. C. Waddington & Co. Elizabeth … [Read more...] about Woman, photographed by E. C. Waddington [cabinet card, late 19th century]

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Photography prices (regarding cartes de visite and cabinet cards)

12 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

Peace & Plenty, Australian coin

Photographic studios widely advertised their provision of cartes de visit and cabinet cards. A look at some of their advertised prices can provide us with an idea of their financial accessibility for the general public. 28 July 1864: Stephen M. Stout, Henry Street, Fremantle … [Read more...] about Photography prices (regarding cartes de visite and cabinet cards)

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Cabinet cards

12 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

Cabinet card, with a photograph of a woman, from the late 19th century

Cabinet cards were a development in photography in the 1860s, which arose from the popularity of the cartes de visite. Cartes de visite (visiting cards, with photographs attached) were a phenomenon in the Western world (including Australia), beginning in the 1850s. They were … [Read more...] about Cabinet cards

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Cartes de visite

12 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

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

Cartes de visite (visiting cards, with photographs attached) were a phenomenon in the Western world (including Australia) in the late 19th century. Many of them survive into modern times, giving us a glimpse back in time, showing us the faces and fashions of Australians of olden … [Read more...] about Cartes de visite

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Australian colonial sailor [photo, circa 1880s-1890s]

13 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

Australian colonial sailor [photo, circa 1880s-1890s]

[Editor: This photo is believed to be of a sailor from an Australian colonial navy (circa 1880s-1890s). The photo is undated.] Australian colonial sailor [Photo of a sailor, dressed in an all-white uniform, with insignia on his sleeve (an anchor and crossed … [Read more...] about Australian colonial sailor [photo, circa 1880s-1890s]

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