The tintype (or ferrotype or Melainotype) was produced on metallic sheet (not, actually, tin) instead of glass. The plate was coated with collodion and sensitized just before use. It was introduced by Adolphe Alexandre Martin in 1853. The most common size was about the same as the carte-de-visite, 5.5cm x 9.0cm, but both larger and smaller ferrotypes were made. The smallest were "Little Gem" tintypes, about the size of a postage-stamp, made simultaneously on a single plate in a camera with 12 or 16 lenses. They were often produced by travelling photographers, and were cheaper than Ambrotypes so made photography available to working classes, not just to the more well-to-do. The print would come out laterally reversed (as one sees oneself in a mirror). Being quite rugged, tintypes could be sent by post. Tintypes were eventually superseded by gelatin emulsion dry plates in the 1880s, though street photographers in various parts of the world continued with this process until the 1950s. (Above information abridged from http://www.rleggat.com/photohistory/history/tintype.htm) The firm of Gove and Allen opened in Sydney in 1880 and were responsible for the belated popularizing of the gem tintype in Australia. The firm traded as both The American Gem Studio and The American Studio. Others franchises were opened in Melbourne, Ballarat and Sandhurst (Bendigo). The Sandhurst branch closed in 1882 and Adelaide in 1884. All Gove and Allen studios had ceased trading by 1885. The studio addresses were: 23 King William St, Adelaide; 324 George St, Sydney; 95 Swanston St, Melbourne; Howard Place, Sandhurst; 7 Queen St, Brisbane; The card mounts used in Gove and Allen studios in Australia are identical to those used in America. They were initially made of plain white card with embossing around the oval image opening in the mount while some also had simple geometric and floral printed designs as well. Although Gove and Allen studios produced the majority of gem tintypes in Australia, other studios offered them including: - London, American & Sydney Photo Company, 328 George St, Sydney; - David Edelsten, 55 & 57 Bourke St, Melbourne; - Burman's Portrait Rooms, St. George's Hall, 209 Bourke St, Melbourne; - Bell's Gem Portrait Studio, 57 Bourke St East, Melbourne; - R. H. Kenny, Bridge St, 6 Sturt St Ballarat; - Marinus W. Bent, Sandhurst (Bendigo); - George Fisher, Victoria; - Anson Brothers, Hobart Town. (Abridged information from http://members.ozemail.com.au/~msafier/photos/tintypes.html) .9) A tintype portrait of a child's head and torso, attached to a card. The boy is wearing a suit and the cheeks have been hand coloured.little gem

Henry Box ,who was born in Withyham in 1839 , was the 3rd son of George and Mary Cripps Box and came to Australia in 1856 with the family. Henry paid his own fare so was not ‘bound’ to any employer. Henry helped his brother William establish his market garden on the site of Box Cottage, Jasper Road 1865 and by 1870 was purchasing property in East Brighton (Bentleigh.). He continued to purchase land, which he rent / leased to family members, and at his death in 1913 owned property in East Boundary Road, Murrumbeena and Elsternwick. Henry married Elizabeth ‘Emma’ Ward in 1868 and they had 9 children but 2 died in infancy. ‘ Emma’ was the daughter of William Ward 1820- 1908 who was born in Norfolk and emigrated with his wife Ann Ostler in 1853. Henry was a member of the Court Pride of St George AOF, and a lay preacher at the Bentleigh Baptist Church.. Surviving Children were - Caroline Alma Box 1863-1943, Mary Anne Box 1865- ?, Lydia Elizabeth Box 1867- 1957, William Henry Box 1869- 1945, Emma Elizabeth Ellen Box 1875 – 1964, Olivia Christina ‘Chrissie’ Box 1878 – 1963, Archibald Ward Box 1882 -? Box Cottage Museum, a reconstruction of an early settler hut, is named after the Box family who resided there 1865 -1913 . William Box who with his wife Elizabeth Avis Box and 13 children lived and farmed on the block of land in Jasper Road, East Brighton ( now McKinnon / Ormond) that was part of the Henry Dendy Special Survey 1841 . Henry Box, a brother of William Box, was born in Withyham, Sussex and came to Australia with his parents George and Mary Box and siblings in 1856. He purchased property and helped the family establish market gardens in East Brighton (Bentleigh). Henry and his wife Elizabeth Emma Ward Box had 9 children, Henry was a lay preacher for the Baptist Church Bentleigh. Inscribed in Album “ The early photos in this album were found by Mr (Laurie) Lewis when he was demolishing the Old Box Cottage. He gave them to Mrs Avis Box Eldridge who in turn gave them to me. They were not identified. I believe they rightly belong in the Cottage. I have attempted to identify them and present them in a way they can be preserved as a historical record of the era.” A B Leigh A black and white photograph of a young girl and boy who may be 2 of the surviving 7 children of Henry Box 1839 -1913Goulter Prahran

Bisque china bobble head ornament, possibly tooth pick holder, in shape of small boy with pot between his legs.ornaments, ceramic, figurine

Edvard Griegg Boy of the Northland, hard cover childrens story book, 165 pages with black and white illustrations & sheet music.Sybil Deucherbooks, children's, story book

Black and white photograph, boy in white martial art robes holding trophy, Charles Swanton, Judo. 12/8/91recreations, sports, judo

Sepia photo of young boy on Rudge-Whitworth motorbike in Bridge Street near corner of McCormack Street. Delivery van in background.transport - motor vehicles, rudge-whitworth motorbike

Street scene, view down Wallace Street towards the Star Hotel, shops and a man with a horse and cart with apron and a small boyStanley in Winter

Historian Dorothy Wickham could not find the death registration for John Egan, and after some research she discovered he did not die on the way to Ballarat, but lived to be Court martialled in New Zealand. It was eventually removed. Photograph of a headstone in the Ballaarat Old Cemetery for John Egan, the Drummer Boy at Eureka. The headstone was erected in the Soldiers Enclosure in the late 1980s. john egan, eureka stockade, military, drummer boy, dorothy wickham, ballarat old cemetery, ballaarat old cemetery

Photograph shows about six women and a young boy standing in a field of gladioli in Menzies Creek. In the background there is an open field and trees.

Black and white image of the Wangaratta High school band on black backing paper. Boy in black suit and fedora is Doug Ferguson.

Photograph, Bert Graham Collection, 10 ladies seated with a younger boy at the left. Written on back in pencil; see later photo.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming club

A black and white photograph with a cream border go four little girls and a boy sitting on the porch of a large house, possibly Rupertswood.

Jocelyn and Lynette Cerini were daughters of Natale and Ethel Cerini. They lived at 215 Union Road, Surrey Hills. The photo is believed to have been taken at the rear of their home at 215 Union Road, Surrey Hills. Copy by Ken Hall.A black and white photograph of 3 young girls and a young boy playing with their dolls and bicycle. The playhouse has a name of "Carcolla" on the building.jocelyn cerini (miss), lynette cerini (miss), 215 union road

Wes WALTERS (06 August 1928 - 19 August 2014) Born Mildura, Victoria From 1940 t0 1945 Wes Walters attended the Ballarat High School. He then studied architecture at the Gordon Institute in Geelong, followed by art at the Ballarat School of Mines (a division of the Ballarat School of Mines). During his time at the Ballarat Technical Art School (later Federation University Australia) Walters studied under Neville Bunning and Taylor Kelloch, and was awarded the Ballarat Ladies Art Association Scholarship in 1948. He next moved to Melbourne to work as a commercial artist with the George Patterson advertising agency. Each evening Walters studied life drawing at the Victoria Artists’ Society and taught himself anatomy. Wes Walters excelled in both abstract and realist art. He won the Art Gallery of Ballarat’s Minnie Crouch Prize for watercolour art in 1953 and 1956. He won the prestigious Archibald Prize in 1879 for his portrait of Phillip Adams. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed pencil drawing depicting the body of a seated boy. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by David Thomas.art, artwork, wes walters, walters, child, drawing, available, alumni, archibald prize winning artist

The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. This digital image was produced from one of the glass negatives that form part of the collection, probably taken by Louis Haeusler (b.1887) with the photographic equipment in the Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection.This item is unique and has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history.Digital image created from the Haeusler Glass negative collection. A boy and girl astride their ponies. The girl is seated side-saddle.wodonga pioneers, haeusler family, glass negatives, dry plate photography, wodonga families

The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. This digital image was produced from one of the glass negatives that form part of the collection, probably taken by Louis Haeusler (b.1887) with the photographic equipment in the Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection.This item is unique and has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history.Digital image created from the Haeusler Glass negative collection. A girl and boy with 3 dogs. There is a wooden picket fence in the background.wodonga pioneers, haeusler family, glass negatives, dry plate photography, wodonga families

This is an example of Melbourne Legacy promotional material that was issued to inform the public on the work of Legacy. It includes the story of Legacy and what Legacy does. Headings include: Care of families ; Welfare ; Education and Training ; Boys' and Girls' classes ; Holidays and camps ; Residences ; Widows' Club.An example of promotional material issued by Legacy in 1968.Brochure to promote Legacy in 1968 with a black and white photo of a young boy in a slouch hat on the cover and black and white photos inside.legacy promotion, fundraising

Petrol bowser fire c. 1930 at garage cnr High & Armstrong StsSmall black & white snapshot of a petrol bowser fire. Boy on a bicycle and a man watching from the road. Bicycle propped in gutter.fire, charlton, business, industry

William Fairlam's store was situated on Charman Road, Cheltenham. This image shows advertising which promotes the goods sold in the store such as tobacco and insurance, as well as providing a hairdresser and auction rooms.Black and white image of a group of four men and a boy standing out the front of William Fairlam's store in Charman Road, Cheltenham.shopping, commerce, cheltenham

The photograph appears to have been taken outside the Bennett Garage building in Sussex Street, Linton. Garry Jennings was the son of Kitty and Reg Jennings of Linton.Small black and white photograph of a young boy standing next to a 'Shell" petrol bowser and holding on to its hose with both hands.garry jennings, bennett garage

Around 1903-1905, the Todd family of Linton took over the butcher's shop previously owned and run by W. G. Bennett. The "Todd brothers" are understood to have been Paddy Todd and his brother Milton Todd. William John (Bill) Stratton was born in 1894, the son of Christopher Stratton and his wife Jane, nee Norris.Black and white copy of original photograph, showing a man wearing a butcher's apron, and a boy carrying a basket, standing outside a shop.todd bros. butcher, arthur (paddy) todd, william john (bill) stratton

BHS CollectionHorwood Collection. Deborah Extended machinery, young boy standing at rear of machine. Markings: Deborah Ext'd (I think) SEP78M1Kodakmine, gold, deborah extended, horwood collection. deborah extended machinery, young boy standing at rear of machine

Black and white photograph of Maranui later Lock Ard and a small boy in a row boat on Cunningham Arm Lakes Entrance Victoriaboats and boating, waterways

Gilbert Rule Collection: black and white photo of young boy leaning on a chair. Boy is wearing a three piece suit, with trousers to knee length. White peter pan collar and soft tie bow tie. Written on back of photo "Howard Rule, Bendigo". Embossed on bottom RH side "Vincent Kelly, Bendigo".Vincent Kelly, Bendigoperson, individual, gilbert rule