Photograph showing three men and a dog in a pasture, 19th century

Historical information

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade.This series of photographs were taken in the late 1890s and show scenes from around the island while it was owned by Samuel Amess and his family.

Physical description

Black and White photograph taken from the late nineteenth century showing three men reclining with a dog in a paddock on Churchill Island with the shoreline and mudflats in the background.

Inscriptions & markings

Catalogue number written on reverse in pencil.
Written on reverse in pencil 'Department of Agriculture'
Stamp on reverse 'Photograph by Information Branch Victorian Dept. of Agriculture Ref. No 1978(541-28)

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