Summary
Digital photograph of a studio portrait of William John 'Bill' Gilchrist and Albert James 'Bert' Gilchrist, taken about 1888-1889, shortly after their mother, Amelia Gilchrist, died of consumption. She was only in her twenties.
Description of Content
Two boys in elaborate lace collars and high lace-up boots, one standing and other sitting on a wicker chair in a studio portrait setting.
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Acquisition Information
Copied from Mrs Lesley Maris Gorrell, 14 Nov 2006
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Place & Date Depicted
318 Smith Street, Collingwood, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1888-1889
Photograph believed to have been taken shortly after the boy's mother, Amelia Gilchrist, died in 1888-1889. -
Photographer
Allan Studios, circa 1895
Mark Joseph Allan's photographic studio who was located at 318 Smith Street, Collingwood between 1888-1900. Sands & McDougall Melbourne Directories. -
Individuals Identified
Gilchrist, William John; Gilchrist, Albert James
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Format
Digital file, TIFF, Black & White
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References
The Mechanical Eye in Australia p.121 Sand & McDougall Directory 1895.
