Large Antique Australian Wedding Party Photo on Card by Andrew Barrie of TALMA & Co., Melbourne circa 1892-1905

Original large mounted studio wedding party portrait believed to be Mr & Mrs Raynes. Professionally produced and by Andrew Barrie of Talma & Co Studio. This silver gelatin "Talmatype photo features the women wearing large, elaborate hats and the style of their dresses is characteristic of late Victorian and Edwardian era fashion.

Andrew Barrie was the founder of the Talma studio. From 1892 to the 1930s, Talma was a household name and had a reputation for high-quality work. Barrie was not only a highly-skilled craftsman, but his drive and inventiveness gave Talma a competitive edge. His studio was the first to be lit by electric light and one of the first commercial studios in Australia to work with flashlight. He invested in the latest technologies in order to provide his clients with access to the best photographic solutions and was an early adopter of the postcard as a means of distributing his images. The Talma studio in Swanston Street, Melbourne, was a premier destination for the theatrical profession.

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