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 reprint of a photograph from the late nineteenth century showing three men posing in an orchard. One man is on a ladder, and the other two are gesturing at the tree.

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(541-27)