Historical information

Studio portrait of unidentified male, taken circa 1882. From the Partington collection.
[Note: In the Hobart Mercury 11 May 1882, page 3… Portraits: Secure the shadow ere the substance pass away. Persons desiring large life-like portraits; taken from life; or copied from any portrait; and finished in oil or water colours; Indian ink; or any other style known in the art; should go to C. W. and Co.; who are the only artist photographers (portrait painters) in Tasmania. The most perfect and highly finished card portraits. Only 7s. 6d. per dozen. Address: C. WHERRETT and CO. Melbourne Portrait Rooms. Elizabeth-street, Hobart.]

Physical description

Sepia studio portrait.

Inscriptions & markings

In black pen on reverse "Mrs Partington Kindest regards WRC"