Historical information

Died August 3, 1900, aged 46 years.

Edward Henry Bottle, dearly loved husband of Catherine Bottle, beloved father of William, Harry Ethel and Private Edward John. Bottle of the 3rd Bushman's Corps, South Africa (Boer War)

Catherine Shillinglaw and James Bottle had a family of three children; William, Harry and Etheline.

Memorial Cards were commonly handed out to those friends and family paying their respects at the loss of a loved one.

CABINET 1866-1905
The Cabinet photo was introduced in 1866 in answer to a demand for a larger format photograph which could be mounted for a cabinet or on the wall. They were 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches (11.5 x 16.5 cm), more than twice the size of the cdv. They cost about twice as much as a cdv but eventually displaced them. They were not extensively produced until 1880 and had ceased by 1905. Coloured mounts, especially maroon or green, indicate a date between 1880 and 1890.
- Frost, Lenore; Dating Family Photos 1850-1920; Valiant Press Pty. Ltd., Berwick, Victoria 1991

Physical description

CABINET Memorial Card approximately 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches (11.5 x 16.5 cm).
Digital file only, scanned from album in private collection