Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, James Sharp, Sarah Shillinglaw, c.1875
... J. Sharp Photographer 5 Collins St West Melbourne... Marg Ball Collection 1872-1876 1875 J. Sharp Photographer 5 ...
Married Charles Aldous 9 Jun 1880. In this picture Sarah does not appear with a wedding ring.
Photographer James Sharp operated from 5 Collins Street West from 1872-1876
CARTE-DE-VISITE (cdv) 1857-1890
Cartes-de-visite (cdv's) are the most common form of photograph from the nineteenth century, generally measuring two and a half inches by four and an eighth inches (6.3 x 10.5 cm) when mounted, sepia toned, mounted on a card which was generally printed with the photographer's name and address on the back or beneath the portrait.
- Frost, Lenore; Dating Family Photos 1850-1920; Valiant Press Pty. Ltd., Berwick, Victoria 1991marg ball collection, 1872-1876, 1875, j. sharp photographer 5 collins st west melbourne, sarah aldous (nee shillinglaw 1854-1925), shillinglaw family photo album 2