eHive Object Details

Main Buildings and Grounds of the Roman Catholic Convent of the Good Shepherd (Magdalen) also known as Abbotsford Convent c. 1878. ; Nettleton, Charles, 1826–1902; 1878; A-14-E

Name/TitleMain Buildings and Grounds of the Roman Catholic Convent of the Good Shepherd (Magdalen) also known as Abbotsford Convent c. 1878.

About this objectTaken from Studley Park (Collingwood-Abbotsford). Shows the chapel and living quarters (background) behind a row of Cypress Trees with vegetable garden and orchard (foreground).

Abbotsford Convent was added to the National Heritage Register in 2017.

It is one of approximately 50 photographs from the set 'Views of Melbourne" by Charles Nettleton. Complete set in RHSV collection A-10-C to A-50-C.

This image is provided for research purposes and must not be reproduced without prior permission .For a high resolution copy of this image, contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria

MakerNettleton, Charles, 1826–1902

Maker RolePhotographer

Date Made1878

Inscription and MarksInscribed on backing board below image : "C. NETTLETON PHOTO / Copyright registered / MELBOURNE / Magdalen / Abbotsford"
Handwritten on verso in pencil : "Jan 1877"

Measurements13.5 x 20 cm (image)
24 x 25 cm (sheet)

Period1870-1880

Object TypePhotograph

Subject and Association KeywordsAbbotsford Convent (Abbotsford, Vic.)

Subject and Association KeywordsConvents

Subject and Association KeywordsHistoric buildings and sites

Subject and Association KeywordsAbbotsford (Vic.)

Subject and Association KeywordsCatholic Church

Named CollectionImages collection

Credit LineDonated by Donald McLean, 30 Laburnum Street, Middle Brighton, February 1944

Object numberA-14-E

Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved