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Portrait of an unidentified woman

c. 1885, Photograph, B 72113/1

Opalotype portrait of an unidentified woman wearing a dress with a high lace collar with a brooch and earrings. This photograph has been overpainted in colour. Presumed to be the wife of the unknown man in B 72113/2.

Portrait of an unidentified man

c. 1875, Photograph, B 73638

Head and shoulders portrait of a well dressed man.

Portrait of Alphons Nienaber

Farndell, Edward, 1870, Photograph, B 73364

Studio portrait of a young man, identified on the back as 'Alphons Nienaber /70'. Another hand has added 'died in Northern Territory when 19 years of age'.

Portrait of Sir James Hurtle Fisher

c. 1870, Photograph, B 73257

Photographic portrait of Sir James Hurtle Fisher, President of the Legislative Council, 1857 - 1865. Photo presented to the Legislative Council by Mr. B.A. Moulden, July 1912.

Portrait of an unidentified man

c. 1875, Photograph, B 73639

Full length portrait of a well dressed man, in formal dress and holding a top hat.

McCann Family portraits

c. 1931, Photograph, B 72796

Portraits of South Australia's Trade Commissioner and Agent General in London, Sir Charles McCann, his wife Eileen and daugher Molly. Also included is a photograph of McCann's nephew, William McCann.

Portrait of Arthur Bruce Durdin

Sarony, c. 1919, Photograph, PRG 1624/8/5

Studio portrait of Arthur Bruce Durdin in military uniform, second lieutenant with the 27th Battalion, A.I.F.

Portrait of Arthur Bruce Durdin

Hammer & Co., c. 1916, Photograph, PRG 1624/8/2

Studio portrait of Arthur Bruce Durdin, second lieutenant with the 27th Battalion, A.I.F.

Portrait of Michael Reilly

c. 1900, Photograph, B 73365

Opalotype portrait of Michael Reilly, which has been tinted (face) and overpainted (shirt, tie and jacket). Michael Reilly was born in Cross Keys, in Cavan, Ireland in 1849, and arrived in Adelaide on 1 October 1859 on the 'Lady Ann' aged 10 years. He married Bridget Smith (d.10 March 1886) at Seven Hill on 15 August 1878, and they had five children: Ellen (b.25 November 1879), Bridget (b.19 December 1880), Mary Theresa (b.6 August 1882), Thomas (b.24 March 1884), and Michael (b.19 January 1886). Died 30 May 1905.

Portrait of an unidentified infant

Fruhling Studio, c. 1895, Photograph, B 73714

An opalotype studio portrait of an unknown infant, seated on a box and wearing a white dress, knee-high socks and shoes.

Portrait of Rogers family members

1916, Photograph, B 73677

Studio portrait of George Edwin Rogers in his army uniform, together with his parents and two of his brothers - Walter (left) and Harvey (centre).

Portrait of George Rogers

1916, Photograph, B 73676

Studio portrait of George Edwin Rogers in his army uniform.

Portrait of an unidentified man

c. 1885, Photograph, B 72113/2

Opalotype portrait of an unidentified man wearing a formal suit with a waistcoat and bowtie. This photograph has been overpainted in colour. Presumed to be the husband of the unknown woman in B 72113/1.

Studio portrait of a young man in army uniform

Mora Studio, c. 1916, Photograph, B 74167/17

Studio portrait of Private J. A. Huider[?] in army uniform taken in South Australia during World War 1. Handwritten message on the back: To Miss Allen, from Pte. J. A. Huider, B Company, 32nd Battalion. Young man's name is difficult to read and may be Hinder or another name. Photographers stamp: Mora, Rundle St., Adelaide.

Portrait of Rose Lasscock

Fruhling Studio, c. 1870, Photograph, B 74167/4

Studio portrait of Rose Lasscock, nee Genery. She is wearing a wide lace collar on her dress and a brooch at her neck. Photographers stamp: 62, Rundle Street, Adelaide.

Wedding portrait of Maude South

Rembrandt Studio, 1942, Photograph, PRG 1664/19/3

Wedding portrait of Maude South (nee Wight), wife of Don South.

Portrait photograph of James William Goodes

Fruhling Studio, c. 1900, Photograph, B 74132

Portrait photograph of James William Goodes in uniform of the 5th South Australian Imperial Bushmen. Service number 257.

Portrait photograph of a young man in army uniform

Mora Studio, c. 1915, Photograph, B 74184

Full portrait photograph of a young man in army uniform. He has a slouch hat and a cane. Name not provided. Photographer's stamp: Mora, Adelaide.

Portrait of a man in army uniform.

Hammer and Co., c. 1915, Photograph, B 74185

Full portrait photograph of a man wearing army uniform. He has a slouch hat and a cane and gloves. Name not provided. Photographer's stamp: Paris Panel. Hammer & Co., Art Studio, 6 Rundle St., Adelaide.

Portrait photograph of Joan Brewer in her graduation robe

c. 1943, Photograph, B 74363

Portrait photograph of Joan Brewer as a young women, wearing a graduation robe.

Portrait of Walter Rutt

c. 1915, Photograph, B 74634

Formal head and shoulders portrait of Walter Rutt, wearing a double breasted suit.

Portrait photograph of John Fletcher Owen

Van der Weyde, Henry, c. 1883, Photograph, B 74183

Full portrait photograph of John Fletcher Owen in military costume. Owen was Commandant of the Colonial Forces in South Australia from 1885 until 1888. Photographers stamp: The Van Der Weyde Light, 182 Regent St. [London.]