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From: "Rosalyn Strutton Smaill" <>
Subject: Re: [GEELONG] Earliest Victorian Photos
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 23:14:15 +1000
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Hi Linda,
Sorry to take so long to reply - car repairs to be done, visitors to collect
and entertain, etc. Re the props, backgrounds, and clothing in old colonial
photos, it is my understanding that the backgrounds for "studio" photos were
portable, often painted backdrops, such as would be used in the theatre.
There were a few special pieces of furniture, eg chair, table, plant stand,
etc. I believe that the photographer would have some pieces of clothing to
loan the client if necessary, eg a jacket, to give the impression of a
successful life in the colonies for photos sent "back home".

Rosalyn

----- Original Message -----
From: "linda and Stan Edwards" <>
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Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 9:28 AM
Subject: Re: [GEELONG] Earliest Victorian Photos


> Your links were interesting Rosalyn,
> I too have photos I am trying to date.
> The album came from geelong area but the photo's were mainly from uk and
> melbourne.
> I found a number of photos with very similar backdrops and poses and I am
> sure the same props at times.
> also the clothing was similar to several shown, a great help in placing
> these I hope.
> They also mention that the process took so long hands needed to rest on
> something to keep still and sometimes even a stand was used to hold the
> head
> still!. No wonder some expressions look fixed and uncomfortable.
> great help
>
> Linda
>
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