Historical information
Giovanni Brusaschi born in 1827 in Villa de Tirano, Italy. Died 1898, buried in Clunes, Victoria, Australia. Naturalised in 1893.
Significance
This person is an example of the migration from the Swiss Alps to Clunes as a attractive location for settlement and the raising of his family. Giovanni was one of the district's pioneers.
Physical description
Photograph of Giovanni Brusaschi in ornate frame. Painted silver with floral garland decoration.
Inscriptions & markings
"5 guineas" stamped on back of frame. "MADE IN USA" stamped on back of frame.