Summary
Charles Partington (senior) and his wife Ellen (nee Whatmough), standing in front of the old 'Willis Vale' homestead, at Greensborough. The house was built in 1839 of hand-made bricks, all made and fired on the property.
Description of Content
Man with beard, wearing a jacket and hat, standing at the end of a path with a woman wearing an apron standing beside and slightly to the rear of him. Behind them is a modest house built of brick with a slate roof, two chimneys and a corrugated iron-roofed verandah across the front. Behind them in front of the house are fruit trees while running down the hill towards the photographer is a somewhat neglected garden.
Physical Description
Sepia photographic image mounted on postcard-sized card with rounded corners.
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
Charles Partington, Greensborough, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1885
Charles and Ellen lived at Willis Vale during the time that Robert ran his Nursery from the property. -
Person Depicted
Ellen Partington, Greensborough, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1885
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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'. -
Other Association (See Comments)
Mr Robert Whatmough, Victoria, Australia
Robert Whatmough ran his successful Nursery from this property in the late nineteenth century. The connection to the the Partington's was by the marriage of Robert's sister Ellen to Charles Partington. -
Other Association (See Comments)
William James Partington, Victoria, Australia
William James was the son of Charles and Ellen Partington and also lived at Willis Vale, later taking over the property himself. -
Individuals Identified
Partington, Charles snr.; Partington, Ellen
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Format
Digital file, Sepia
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Inscriptions
Handwritten on reverse, blue pen: "Charles Partington (Senior) (grandfather) & Wife Ellen. Taken on "Willis Vale" Greensborough Old Home built 1839 of handmade bricks all made and cooked on property."
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Classification
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Type of item
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Keywords
Bricks, Farm Houses, Flowers, Fruit Trees, Gardens, Nurseries
