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Greenough Museum and Gardens > Records

Carte de visite of Bishop Hale

James Manning
c. 1868
Subcollections
Morrell family Archives
Overview

A carte de visit of Bishop Hale.

Historical information

Mathew Blagden Hale (1811-1895), was the first Anglican Bishop of Perth (1856-1875).
The carte de visite was a type of small photograph. These photograph cards were traded among friends and visitors and albums for the collection and display of cards became a common fixture in Victorian parlors.
This carte de visit was given to a member of the Morrell family, who were staunch supporters of the Anglican Church.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-72-GMME0433
Item type
Photographs
Material
Photographic Materials
Width
63 mm
Height or length
102 mm
Depth
2 mm
Themes
People
Photography
Social History
Inscriptions and markings

Written on reverse in biro - Bishop Hale.

Contextual Information

This is one of eleven carte de visites in the Morrell family collection.

Keywords
Bishop Hale, Manning, Morrell
Place made
Perth
Western Australia
Australia
Year
c. 1868
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Object’s condition or completeness
Rare or representative
Well provenanced
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Carte de visite of Bishop Hale

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