G'day Brenda My Great grandfather was a blacksmith in the area around that time frame. Edward Chas BROWN. 1855-1915. If you can scan the photo and forward it I have photos of him of that period and MAY be able to ID it if him. Carl MATTHEWS Paynesville. 3880. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brenda" <brenda@ozramp.net.au> To: <AUS-VIC-GEELONG-DISTRICT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2004 3:52 PM Subject: [GEELONG] help pls: Walsh Bros. Portrait Painters & Enlargers > Hi Everyone, > > Could somebody help me. I'm trying to identify a photo. It is of a gent and appears to have been taken around 1870-90's by the style of his clothing. > > On the reverse of the photo is a label by WALSH BROS., Portrait Painters & Enlargers, Geelong. > > Does anyone know what years this studio operated in Geelong? > > This photo appears to be an enlargement of an original photo as it notes: Style: as is Size: 15 x 12. It was to be sent to S. E. Kennedy, Nhill by July [if only they'd put the year] and it appears the sitter was the Blacksmith at Kaniva. > > thank you, > Brenda > > > ==== AUS-VIC-GEELONG-DISTRICT Mailing List ==== > Geelong & District Churches : > http://www.zades.com.au/geelong/gdchur.htm > > >