Historical information

At some stage in the photo’s timeline it had information written on the back. It was stuck down, then later removed leaving residue all over the writing making it essentially impossible to read. With the photo was a handwritten note which has been verified is what can be made out on the back of the photo. This note appears to be written to Nellie by Annie Sweeney of Culla Hill, Eltham. Annie died in 1869 at age 21 so the photo must predate 1869 and is consistent with it most likely being the wedding day of John and Ellen (Nellie) Sweeney, November 10, 1868.

Physical description

Photo print mounted on card. Inscribed on back in hand then stuck down and later removed leaving paper residue over the writing

Inscriptions & markings

"To Dear Nellie

Annie Sweeney

With fondest love from
your
E. de Nc
Annie la Sweeney


Culla Hill
Eltham, Victoria"