Photograph of Captain Robert Johnston, ca. 1880, and signed photographic portrait of the writer Thomas Alexander Browne (Rolf Boldrewood) ca. 1890 and 1895.

PXA 2152

fonds

1880, 1890 and 1895

Graphic Materials, Photographs

1001237

2 photographs - silver albumen; print; cabinet card; black and white - 14 x 10 cm

Captain Robert Johnston was the son of Maja Johnston who deposed Governor Bligh
Source: inscription on mount.

1. Portrait of Captain Robert Johnston wearing his uniform at age 92. Image is stuck onto cabinet card, and is accompanied by its original cream-coloured window mount.
2. Portrait of Thomas Alexander Browne (Rolf Boldrewood). Side portrait from chest-up dressed in a white shirt, tie and coat.

Out of copyright: Created before 1955
Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales

Another copy of Robert Johnston photograph available at P3/242

"J. Hubert Newman 12 Oxford St Sydney" printed on the cabinet card beneath the print.
Verso of window mount reads "J. Hubert Newman under the patronage of the royal princes photographer to his Excellency the Governor recipient of 3 first class awards Melbourne International Exhibition. Sole address 12 Oxford St".
"T A Browne 'Rolf Boldrewood'" hand-written beneath his print on the backing board.
"Johnstone O'Shannessy & Co Ltd" engraved beneath the portrait of J.A. Browne.