Summary
Part of a collection of glass plate negatives, stereoscopic negatives, panoramas, postcards, photographs and cameras belonging to the William S Anderson Collection.
William Anderson was born in Lincolnshire, England in 1867. In November 1889 Anderson travelled on the steam ship 'Port Caroline' from London to Melbourne, arriving in 1890.
In 1892 he set up a photography and art studio in Punt Road, South Yarra and in 1896 purchased nurseries in Ormond and Montrose. Soon after this he set up his own mobile caravan and toured Victoria as an itinerant photographer. During this time he discovered the coastal township of Lorne and the Otway Ranges.
In December 1898 he purchased 'Norman and Brown's' photographic business and began a strong association with Lorne that was to last for 50 years. From 1898 until his death in 1948 Anderson photographed the changing surrounding landscapes and visitors of guest houses in the area. His practice also included panoramic photography, stereoscopic photography, portraiture and experiments with trick photography.
Description of Content
Exterior of a Chinese house near the Ormond railway station. Power pole to the right, Ormond, Victoria.
Physical Description
Black and white silver gelatin photograph.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Jean Clowes
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Handwritten in blur ink on the back of photograph: 'North Rd / Chinesse House at ORMOND RLY STM / Golden Sovereigns found / when demolished (sign for pounds) 80'
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
159 mm (Width), 114 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Domestic Environment, Exterior Views, Landscape Photography, Power Poles, Roads, Rural Victoria, Trees