[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]
cabinet cards
Woman wearing a wedding dress, photographed by Stewart & Co. [cabinet card, late 19th century]
[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]
Woman, photographed by Stewart & Co. [cabinet card, 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]
Woman, photographed by E. C. Waddington [cabinet card, 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]
Photography prices (regarding cartes de visite and cabinet cards)
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)
Cabinet cards
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
Cartes de visite
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
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]