Brandt family, pictorial and realia material, ca. 1850-1900 / compiled by the Brandt family

PXB 703
R 2092

fonds

ca. 1850-1900

Graphic Materials, Objects, Photographs, Ephemera

902103

1 box (8 photographs - 1 tin type; box of business cards; autograph book): ; various sizes.
1 box of ephemera (1 fan - 1 metal disc): ; various sizes.

Frederick E. Lawrence married Louisa nee Brandt in 1890. Their daughter was Reveda (Veda) Louisa Oatley, whose son was Lawrence Lister Oatley.

Albert Charles Brandt established a lighting business in 1878 with his brothers in Sydney and Melbourne. This business still operates in 2013.

PXB 703

Photographs

1. & 2. Front view of "Murabar", Gilliver Avenue, Vaucluse.

3. Landscrape view of Gilliver Avenue, Vaucluse. "Murabar" on right of photograph.

4. View of Sydney Harbour from the verandar of "Murabar".

5. Side view of "Murabar".

6. Portrait of Albert Charles Brandt.

7. & 8. Photographic prints of a group of cyclists, ca. 1885

9. Tin type group of cyclists, ca. 1885. Cyclist on right is in professional racing dress. Scratched on back in ACB.

Epherema

10. Collection of business cards: Mrs. L. Lawrence, Mr. E.R.H. Honniball, David Bovaird, Dudley G. Cartes. In box "First Quality, thick ivory, visiting cards. T.B. & Co. Ltd".
A.C. Brandt, of Brandt Bros. Lighting, Heating and Accessories, 197 & 422 Elizabeth St., Melbourne; 236 Pitt St., Sydney.

11. Autograph book. Inscribed with "To Veda with love from Millie for 28/3/15; Veda Lawrence 48 Cowles Road Mosman". Signatures and inscriptions from several people dated 1915; 1934, and 1939.

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Realia

12. Ladies Chinese folded fan. Wooden, cloth covered guard/handle, metal pivot and clasp, brown linen fan with pale blue spots, mid 19th century. Opened length 50 cm.

13. Metal disc, "Presented to Mr. Frederick E. Lawrence, on the occasion of his marriage by his fellow employees - Federal Emporium - August 25th 1890". 12 x 2.5 cm.

Access via appointment - R 2092

Out of copyright: Created before 1955
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Good condition