Photograph, Jane Craine

Historical information

Jane Craine, née Shimmins, migrated to Victoria with her husband William Craine in 1862/63.

Jane's and William's seven children were all born in Linton.

After her husband's death in 1908, Jane and her daughter Lottie ran a small confectionery shop at what is now 81 Sussex Street.

Physical description

Enlarged black and white copy of original photograph.

Photograph shows an older woman wearing a striped blouse and a long, dark skirt. She has her hands folded across her waist. The photograph was taken outdoors in front of a lemon(?) tree.

Inscriptions & markings

On back: "Jane Craine / 1840-1925/ Lived Linton 1863-1925 / Wife of William / Mother of Paddy".

Subjects

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