Photograph, F. Strawbridge, 129 Park St. Parkville, Melbourne, Family Portrait, Possibly Robert Cochrane and his Family

Historical information

Robert Cochrane, a son of Hugh Taylor Cochrane, was a Linton schoolteacher, and principal of Linton State School 1891-1895. If the photo has been correctly identified, it most likely shows Robert's daughter Winifred, born 1892, and his second wife Robenia ('Beni') nee Aitken (married 1899). Robert and Beni Cochrane also had two sons and three daughters.

Physical description

Sepia photograph mounted on card. Posed studio portrait of family, seated man holding book and woman holding fan, young girl standing between them holding flowers.

Inscriptions & markings

Pencilled on back: "Miss Cochrane's brother???"

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