Summary
Premises located at 25 Bourke Street West.
Description of Content
Staff photograph of D Altson Victoria Saddle and Harness Factory. This photograph shows the staff and owner of D Altson Victoria Saddle and Harness Factory, Melbourne circa 1880. According to the family, 'the factory provided the equipment for Bourke and Will's expedition.' The owner, David Altson is second from the left with a big beard and apron. He came to Australia circa 1852 from Yorkshire.
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Acquisition Information
Copied from Mrs Christine Bergin, 06 Dec 2006
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Place & Date Depicted
25 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1880
Source of Date Depicted: Contributor's mother's estimate. -
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Unknown Source
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Individuals Identified
Altson, David; other people unknown
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Format
Digital file, TIFF, Black & White
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