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C1886
[Verandah]
Carte de visite of an unknown house, taken by George Kittch at his premises at in Katoomba. References: Davies, A. & Stansbury, P. The Mechanical Eye in Australia Photography 1841-1900. Wellington 1985 -p.187
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S/N: CDV-KITTCH-001–439110
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Full Title:
[Verandah]
Date:
C1886
Condition:
Faded condition.
Technique:
Carte de visite albumen paper print
Paper Size:
104mm
x 63mm
AUTHENTICITY
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Genuine antique
dated:
1886
Description:
Carte de visite of an unknown house, taken by George Kittch at his premises at in Katoomba.
References:
Davies, A. & Stansbury, P. The Mechanical Eye in Australia Photography 1841-1900. Wellington 1985 -p.187
Carte-de-visite ( 1854 - 1900) (1854 - 1900)
Were small cards, the size of a formal visiting card about 114mm x 63mm, with an albumen paper print photograph attached. They were invented in 1854 by A.A.E. Disderi. The backs of the cards were normally printed with the photographer's name, address and insignia.
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George Kitch (1843 - 1914)
George Kitch (1843-1914) the first successful photographer in Katoomba. He was an alderman of the Katoomba Municipal Council (1900-1914) and during the year when he was Mayor (1905-1906). He opened a photography business called The Eclipse Photo Company in Katoomba in 1889 which operated under the name ‘Kitch & Co’.
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