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Daniel Doherty, bootmaker, Gulgong

Daniel Doherty, bootmaker, Gulgong

1872
Glass photonegative

This is an unusual pair of images in the Holtermann Collection, because the individuals have changed into their best clothes for another exposure by the photographer. In the second photograph, taken a day or two later, Doherty holds his daughter's hand and even the dog is posing.

From the Sydney Morning Herald, Sep 12 1872

A new arrival is apt for the first day or so to respect the polish of his boots, and take a few circuits to reach particular points, but the feeling soon wears off, and in a short time he takes the puddles as a matter of course, never heeding the appearance of his extremities. [Sydney Morning Herald, Sep 12 1872, p3].