Prince Street, Grafton.

Rare photographs by J.W.Lindt, one of the most important pioneering Australian colonial photographers. Included in this small group is possibly the only known image of Lindt&#8217s studio at Prince Street, Grafton which he operated from 1870-1872. It was here that Lindt made his experimental studio portraits of Aborigines that he is best known for. These photographs were previously owned by T.Page the &#8216stationer&#8217 whose premises are depicted in two of the images. The photographs are inscribed and dated 1872 on the verso. Whether these were gifts from Lindt or a commission from Page, we have not been able to establish. Photograph 1 – Business names on shops from left Braham – Watch, Clock &amp Jewellery Maker C.F.Schwinchammer – Harness Saddle Photograph 2 – Business name on building J.W.Lindt Photographic artist – Lindt was only in Princess Street, Grafton 1870-2 Photograph 3 – Business name on building The Beehive – Drapery, Potts Stores? Thomas Page. Photograph 4 – Business name on building M.Harman – Milliner and Dress Maker. The photographs were previously owned by T.N.Page and are inscribed as such on the lower right in biro. The date 1872 has also been written on the card in biro by the same hand.