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State Library of New South Wales

Peterson [Sven Petersen?] and family

1870-1875
Glass photonegative

Engineer and mill owner Seren Petersen, wife Maria and family crowded into the studio. Of their 12 children, the last five (including the youngest here), died before the age of two. The blur to the right is the photographer’s assistant, accidentally captured during the lengthy exposure.

Don't Smile You'll Ruin the Picture by Rob Kennedy