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Photograph, Group photo at Fern Tree Gully in 1896, 1896

Fern Tree Gully- 1896

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Fern Tree Gully- 1896

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Historical information

The photo is of a group of 15 women and 11 men in bush type location with many holding a glass bottle presumably of refreshment.
A note on the reverse side indicates that the photo may have been taken on Boxing Day (..."ing Day Fern Tree Gully 1896" but the corner of the photo with the rest of the inscription is missing).

Significance

The photo is significant as it was taken by George Rose of "The Rose Collection" fame.
It was noted on the reverse side was taken at Fern Tree Gully (written the early way as seperate words rather than Ferntree Gully as written today).

Physical description

Group Photo
Sepia
Fixed to mounting board

Inscriptions & markings

Sticker affixed to reverse side-
Should any copies of this Photograph be required kindly quote number to prevent mistakes.- No. 510
Photographer: Geo. Rose, 123 Chapel Street, Windsor.
Inscription: ...ing Day, Fern Tree Gully 1896

Subjects

photo fern tree gully 1896 no.510

Identifier

201206052147

Date made

1896

Place made

123 Chapel Street, Windsor, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Accessed 16 April 2024

This record was last updated 5 years ago

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Photograph, Group photo at Fern Tree Gully in 1896, 1896

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Photograph, Group photo at Fern Tree Gully in 1896, 1896

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Doily, 1934

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