Aboriginal man standing, studio portrait

Description

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Accession[1976.0013] Consolidated Records of the Strathfieldsaye EstateIdentifierUMA-ITE-1976001300094Extentnot specifiedScope and ContentThis portrait was held in the 'Family Album' alongside those of relatives, friends, beloved pets, noted personalities and royalty. All were hand tinted, all but this present portrait were named.
It appears to be taken at the same time as other similar portraits, but does not feature in the large photomontage "Aboriginal Mission Station at Ramahyuck, Lake Wellington" which Frederick Cornell exhibited at the 1875 Victorian Intercolonial Exhibition.
Portraits featured in the photomontage which are retained by the Disher Family in their Family Album include items: 1976.0013.00097, 1976.0013.00098, 1976.0013.00099, 1976.0013.00100. The photomontage comprises 32 portrait photographs and one central view of the mission grounds. Photographic montage held in the State Library of Victoria: H87.16/11 http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/290242. The central image in the photo montage of the mission grounds has been dated by Phillip Pepper as April 1875, see Pepper, Phillip, The Kurnai of Gippsland. Hyland House, 1985. p 157.
PLACE NAMES: Ramahyuck (E Vic Gippsland SJ55-11)
PLACE NAMES: Lake Wellington / Ramahyuck (E Vic Gippsland SJ55-11)
KEYWORDS: Koori, Aboriginal, Indigenous
KEYWORD: Religions - Christianity - Missions
This individual photograph (1976.0013.00094) is part of the Family Album (1976.0013 - Unit 81) 1 (Family album 204.205, p28, upper left)Access StatusAccess restrictions applyRequest TypeRequest itemUnitBWP Album 0209Copyright StatusPublic domainConditions of Use and ReproductionThis image is out of copyright. Users are also advised that this work may be subject to terms and conditions imposed by Indigenous communities and/or depositors. It is provided for research purposes and must not be reproduced without acknowledgement of the University of Melbourne Archives. For information about ordering a copy of this image contact the University of Melbourne Archives: archives@archives.unimelb.edu.au.MenuBrowse digitised items | Available online | Items in the public domain

Provenance

CreatorCornell, FrederickRolePhotographer

Provenance

CreatorDisher, Harold CliveRoleProvenance

Dates

Date1875

Description Control

Previous System ID1976.0013.00094Format NumberPA/197 p28.

Characteristics

Genre/FormPhotographic printsDimensions9.1 x 5.6 cm

Relationships

Feature CollectionIndigenous cultural heritage in the University of Melbourne Archives collection