Summary
Studio portrait of Ellen Partington, nee Whatmough. As the sister of Robert Whatmough she is the link between the Partington and Whatmough Families. It was Ellen and her husband Charles who rented 'Willis Vale', Greensborough which was both the Partington home and the site of her brother Robert's Orchard, where he ran his successful nursery business. The image was taken at Vita Studio at 125 Swanston St, Melbourne.
Description of Content
Sepia studio image of a woman seated, leaning on a small table featuring a vase with flowers and an open book.
Physical Description
Sepia studio image of a woman seated, leaning on a small table featuring a vase with flowers and an open book.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Sustainable Futures, Home & Community, Images & Image Making
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Gary Partington, 27 Jun 2008
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Person Depicted
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Other Association (See Comments)
Charles Partington, Victoria, Australia
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Mr Robert Whatmough, Victoria, Australia
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Other Association (See Comments)
William James Partington, Victoria, Australia
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Collector
Mr Gary Partington, Victoria, Australia
Gary Partington was the grandson of William James Partington and the last member of the family to be raised at 'Willis Vale'. -
Individuals Identified
Partington, Ellen
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Format
Digital file, Sepia
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Inscriptions
Printed on front: "Vita / 125 SWANSTON STREET MELBOURNE". Handwritten on reverse, blue pen: "Grandma Ellen Partington"
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