Robert Borrowdale

DESCRIPTION

TitleRobert BorrowdaleObject TypePortraitDatec.1865DescriptionPortrait of Robert Borrowdale.

Makers MarkHenry HoldenProvenance and SignifcanceRobert and Ann Borrowdale, and their five children, Joseph, Robert, George, Isabella and John, arrived in Australia in 31 October 1854 on board the 'Stamboul'.

Members of the family eventually settled at Numbaa in the Shoalhaven.

Robert and Anne's granddaughter, Annie Borrowdale, married Robert Smith at Nowra in 1894. The couple moved to Stockyard Mountain at Albion Park and farmed at 'Cooby'.

Robert and Annie had six children; Charles, Vina (married Arthur Albert Robb), Amelia (married Frederick Richard Ball), Edward, George (married Rita Simpson) and Joseph.

The portrait of Robert Borrowdale, passed to his great grandson, Joseph Borrowdale Smith. DonorSmith, Joseph Borrowdale

CHARACTERISTICS

MaterialOil Paint and timber frame.Dimensions52cm x 47cm

CLASSIFICATION

PrimaryPAINTINGSecondaryOil

CONNECTIONS

CollectionObjectsFamilyRobbBallPlaceCoobyRelated ItemBrass Telescope - Borrowdale Smith Family - Cooby FarmAnn Borrowdale (Nee Proud)

ACCESS

CopyrightShellharbour City Council

LOCATION

Item LocationB5

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Robert Borrowdale