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 Tintypes were eventually superseded by gelatin emulsion dry plates in the 1880s, though street photographers in various parts of the world continued with this process until the 1950s.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

The owner was John Conrad Brown NR 706 of the 38 Bn. He was severely wounded in action (GSW to face and left arm). He returned to Australia and was pensioned off. The owner had this artwork in his house at Goornong until a storm blew the roof off. It was important to him.This is a large black and white print depicting a scene in the Amiens battle. It shows Australian and German men fighting. A small stone bridge is near the centre of the work. High explosive blasts are depicted in the picture. It is finely detailed i.e. buttons on uniforms and dovetail joints in the ammunition box. It is set in a thick card mat. Under the image is the caption. The frame is a simple heavy timber type. The rear has a paper cover but is broken away.The artist was F. Matania. (Fortunino Matania)ww1, amiens, 9 brigade, framed print

St Kilda Municipal Ambulance, used during the 1919 Influenza Epidemic. Patient on stretcher on ground black and white photograph, copy, poor image quality, unmounted[on back: Typed description of photograph]

Used as an illustration in, "Green Grows Our Garden, A.P. Winzenried p 155.Colour photograph of Staff at Graduation 1987. Photograph in cardboard frame. Names typed underneath.staff, graduation, 1987, green grows our garden, a.p. winzenried, graduation 1987, staff group

The telephone number beginning with '9' against the artist's name on the back of the painting dates it as 1995 or later, that being the year this landline telephone numbering format was introduced.Unframed portrait of a lady with glasses.Handwritten notation on back of painting - "Jan Sebinski 97295172".

Tyree Mr JamesPortrait of bearded man in suitStawell Photographic Co Close Railway Station C. Hewitt. Managerstawell

Huttley - MartinB/W: Studio PortraitHeath and Bullingham Photographers, 24 George Street, Plymouth. Plese quote this number 44876 when ordering copies. Ernest Abbott Martin ( My Uncle)huttley, martin

Photographic tintype portrait of a woman.fullarton, ballarat, tintype, woman

Photographic tintype portrait of a child.fullarton, ballarat, willetts, child

Photographic tintype portrait of a child.fullarton, ballarat, willetts, man

Photographic tintype portrait of a woman.fullarton, ballarat, woman, willetts, george willets

Photographic tintype portrait of a child.fullarton, ballarat, child, tintype

Photographic portrait of a man in uniform.fullarton, man, uniform, h. moser, creswick, daylesford

Photographic portrait of a man in uniform.fullarton, man, uniform, rockhampton

Photographic portrait of a man in uniform.fullarton, man

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.Large framed portrait painting. art, artwork, neville bunning, available, portrait

This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Pen and ink portrait of a woman.art, artwork, portrait, woman, neville bunning

Black and white photograph of portrait.Written on back of photograph: "Catherine Rose (1858-1925) married James Keith Turnbull, Ringwood station master"

Hugh Myddelton Lewis ('Myd') (1911-1995) wrote a brief account of his association with Melbourne Legacy which is more an explanation of the work of Legacy than a personal history and completely omits to mention that he was President in 1969 and held both an OBD and a Croix de Guerre and twice mentioned in Despatches. He served in the British Army Royal Artillery in the Western Desert from 1939-41 and in France and Germany from 1944-1946, leaving the army in 1955 with the rank of Colonel and moving to Melbourne in 1958. In civilian life he worked as the Manager of Public Affairs with C.R.A. until retiring in 1973. During this time he worked tirelessly for Legacy on many committees and was Chairman of the Co-ordinating Council from 1974-1976.Legacy is identified as 'one of the most important influences' for three decades of his life. Another example of the exceptional men who served as Melbourne Legacy Presidents.White A4 x 2 pages with black type.Hand written in black biro: 'L8/16' Hand written in blue biro: 'Myd Lewis 29/10/97(?)' (illegible initials)past presidents, history

Portrait of William Henry Rees Senior. One time ships Carpenter. Worked as a builder in Stawell. 1830-1918stawell

EDHS Newsletter No. 275 April 2024 The Shire of Eltham was established in 1871 and ceased to exist, due to a municipal restructure, when all councillors were sacked on 15 December 1994, which is 30 years ago this December. At this meeting, Jim Connor will provide a presentation about From Eltham to Nillumbik Shires - a personal perspective. Jim has been active in the local community for over 40 years and was the last councillor elected to the Shire of Eltham. Following the restructure he became a member of the Nillumbik Shire Council Planning Special Committee, which included three commissioners and three community members, and was also chair of the Nillumbik Disability Advisory Committee. In both roles he obtained insights into the early operation of the new council. Jim has also been a member of the Eltham District Historical Society since 1990 and president from 2009.1:35:44 duration Digital MP3 file; 32.8MBaudio recording, eltham district historical society, meeting, society meeting, eltham, guest speaker, commissioners, community engagement, community protest, council amalgamation, demolition, eltham gateway action group, eltham shire offices, jim connor, planning application, shire of eltham, shire of nillumbik

The telephone number beginning with '9' against the artist's name on the back of the painting dates it as 1995 or later, that being the year this landline telephone numbering format was introduced.Unframed portrait of a man in ceremonial regalia.Handwritten notation on back of painting - "Jan Sebinski 97295172".

A sepia coloured portrait of a man on card. On back 'DAVIES & CO/Photographers/5 Collins St. West/ (3 doors from/Elizabeth St.)/MELBOURNE' / 'COPIES MAY BE HAD ON APPLICATION' deaf children australia, victorian deaf and dumb institution, vddi, portrait

A sepia coloured portrait of a man on card. On back 'BATCHELDER & O'NEILL/ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS/41 COLLINS ST. EAST,/MELBOURNE/Est 1854' deaf children australia, victorian deaf & dumb institution, vddi, portrait

Wife of Isaac Cook Saddler Main Street Studio portrait of lady in dark clothing

WW1 soldier Great WesternStanding Portrait of Stan Harris. c1910Stan Harrisww1

Sepia Studio Portrait Bella Hartley Bella

Photographic portrait of three seated men.fullarton, men