Photograph album relating to the Chisholm family and Gledswood Estate, Camden, New South Wales, ca 1900

PXB 1731

fonds

ca 1900

Graphic Materials, Photographs

9609158

87 photographs (1 album) - gelatin silver

Gledswood is an early 19th century farm estate that has close associations with the Camden area. Built by James Chisholm in ca 1830, Gledswood remained the Chisholm family residence for 90 years. James Chisholm Jr planted a vineyard in 1830 and also ran sheep and cattle, and in 1847 vinedressers from Germany were imported to work the vineyards. The cellar had a capacity of 20,000 bottles. A prominent feature at Gledswood is an outstanding colonial garden that was expanded in 1870.

Source: Library correspondence file.

The photograph album of 87 original photographs shows the Chisholm family, friends and activities at "Gledswood" estate gardens and grounds in Narellen (Camden), as well as their other property "Inveran" in Ashfield built in 1884. Images also show a sea voyage on the S.S. Ventura, trips to Manly, Blue Mountains and Melbourne.

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

Photographs have inscriptions below image.

Photographs have been stuck into album. Several photographs are loose.