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Thomas J. Nevin (1842-1923)

Photographer Thomas J. Nevin 1860s
Thomas J. Nevin ca. 1867 (self-portrait)
Commercial and police photographer in 19th century Hobart, Tasmania

Professional photographer Thomas James Nevin snr (1842-1923) produced large numbers of stereographs and cartes-de-visite within his commercial practice, and prisoner identification photographs on government contract. His career spanned nearly three decades, from the early 1860s to the late 1880s. He was one of the first photographers to work with the police in Australia, along with Charles Nettleton (Victoria) and Frazer Crawford (South Australia). His Tasmanian prisoner mugshots are among the earliest to survive in public collections, viz. the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Launceston; the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Hobart; the Tasmanian Heritage and Archives Office, Hobart; the Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasman Peninsula; the National Library of Australia, Canberra; and the Mitchell Library, State Library of NSW, Sydney. Thomas J. Nevin's stereographs and portraits are held in public and private collections in Australia, New Zealand, the USA,  the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Denmark, France and Switzerland.

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In his own words …

“I hope that you have not got it in your mind that I am implicated with the ghost“.
The Mercury, 4 December 1880

“Defendant said that he was the father of a large number of children, and did not know which one was referred to. (Laughter.)”
The Mercury, 11 August 1886

“Mr. Thos Nevin was under the impression that the police should be under stricter supervision.”
The Mercury, 19 July 1888.

An important update

John Jones in Exiled 2011 p 161
This is not John Jones per Wm Jardine 2
In Exiled, The Port Arthur Convict Photographs
(NLA 2011, pp 166-171)

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lutruwita/Tasmania/Van Diemen’s Land (loo-tru-wee-ta) always was, always will be Aboriginal land.

This weblog pays respect to the ancestors and elders past, present, and emerging of the first Australian peoples and acknowledges their continued connection to land, sea and culture as the traditional custodians of this country.

Irish-born Thomas J. Nevin would have been keenly aware that the residence and photographic studio he occupied at No’s 138-140 Elizabeth St. Hobart in the 1870s was built on the traditional lands of the palawa people. It is no small irony that today, the very same property, which is renumbered as No. 198 Elizabeth St. Hobart and is occupied by the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre, has returned to its traditional owners.

Elizabeth and Patrick Sts Hobart 1870s
Looking east from the corner of Patrick St., the Royal Standard Hotel, 142 Elizabeth St. then T. J. Nevin’s studio and residence, 140-138 Elizabeth St. Hobart,  1870s

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Byron Miller and Jean Porthouse Graves at Caldew, West Hobart
Byron Miller and Jean Porthouse Graves at Caldew, West Hobart Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin 1870s
Three men sitting on boulders, kunanyi/Mt. Wellington
Three men sitting on boulders, kunanyi/Mt. Wellington Photographer: Thomas J. Nevin late 1860s
Group at the Rocking Stone, kunanyi/Mt Wellington
Group at the Rocking Stone, kunanyi/Mt Wellington Photographer: Thomas J. Nevin late 1860s
A large party sitting atop the Beacon Light, kunanyi/Mt. Wellington
A large party sitting atop the Beacon Light, kunanyi/Mt. Wellington Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin late 1860s
A group at the Beacon Light, kunanyi/Mt. Wellington
A group at the Beacon Light, kunanyi/Mt. Wellington Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin late 1860s
Snow at the summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington
Snow at the summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin 1860s
Man in top hat with view of Elwick Bay
Man in top hat with view of Elwick Bay, Hobart, Tasmania Photo by T. J. Nevin ca. 1870
View of Elwick Bay from the Tolosa estate, Glenorchy, Tasmania
View of Elwick Bay from the Tolosa estate, Glenorchy Tasmania Stereograph by T. J. Nevin ca. 1870
On board the City of Hobart, 31st January 1872
On board the City of Hobart, 31st January 1872 TMAG Ref: Q1994-56-2
Snow-laden ferns 1860s
Snow-laden ferns 1860s Stereograph by T. J.Nevin
Unidentified plant, sapling with feathery branches
Unidentified plant, sapling with feathery branches Photographer: Thomas J. Nevin late 1860s
Cobweb and unidentified feathery sapling
Cobweb and unidentified feathery sapling Stereograph by Thomas J, Nevin 1860s-1870s
The Glenorchy Landslip 1872
The Glenorchy Landslip 1872 TMAG Ref: Q16826-36
Snow at the Ploughed Field, kunanyi /Mount Wellington 1860s
Snow at the Ploughed Field, kunanyi /Mount Wellington 1860s Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin late 1860s
Ferns around Kangaroo Valley (Tas)
Ferns around Kangaroo Valley (Tas) Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin ca. 1868 TMAG Ref: Q16826-34
New Town creek at Ancanthe, Tasmania
New Town creek at Ancanthe, Tasmania Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin 1860s-1870s TMAG Ref: Q16826-33
Three men sitting on boulders, kunanyi/Mt Wellington
Three men sitting on boulders, kunanyi/Mt Wellington Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin 1860s-1870s
Ferns around Mt Wellington and Kangaroo Valley (Tas)
Ferns around Mt Wellington and Kangaroo Valley (Tas) Stereograph on arched buff mount by Thomas J. Nevin ca. 1868 TMAG Ref: Q16826-31-2
Ferns heavily laden with snow, Kangaroo Valley (Tas)
Ferns heavily laden with snow, Kangaroo Valley (Tas) Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin 1868 TMAG Ref: Q16826-31-1
Ferns around the foothills of kunanyi/Mt Wellington, Hobart
Ferns around the foothills of kunanyi/Mt Wellington, Hobart Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin on arched buff mount ca. 1868 Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery Collection TMAG Ref: Q16826-30-1
Sunroom conservatory with pot plants
Sunroom conservatory with pot plants Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin 1860s-1870s TMAG Ref: Q16826-29
New Town public school, Tasmania
New Town public school, Tasmania Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin 1860s TMAG Ref: Q16826-28
The Glenorchy Landslip 1872
The Glenorchy Landslip 1872 TMAG Ref: Q16826-27
After the storm, Kangaroo Valley 1872
After the storm, Kangaroo Valley 1872 Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery Collection TMAG Ref: Q16826-22
New Town Public School, Hobart, Tasmania 1860s
New Town Public School, Hobart, Tasmania 1860s Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin TMAG Ref: Q16826-20
At the Royal Botanic Gardens
At the Royal Botanic Gardens Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin 1860s-1870s TMAG Ref: Q16826-17
The bridge at New Norfolk, Tasmania
The bridge at New Norfolk, Tasmania Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin ca. 1868 TMAG Ref: Q16826-16
At the Salt Rock Caves, Huon, Tasmania
At the Salt Rock Caves, Huon, Tasmania Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin ca. 1870
Group of surveyors at the Salt Rock caves, Huon, Tasmania
Group of surveyors at the Salt Rock caves, Huon, Tasmania Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin ca. 1870
Man in top hat with view of Elwick Bay in background
Man in top hat with view of Elwick Bay in background Stereograph by T. J. Nevin ca. 1870 TMAG Ref: Q16826-12
Sim's Excelsior coal mine, Kangaroo Valley, Tasmania 1870s
Sim’s Excelsior coal mine, Kangaroo Valley, Tasmania 1870s Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin ca. 1874 TMAG Ref: Q16826.11
With Jean Porthouse Graves at Caldew, West Hobart
With Jean Porthouse Graves at Caldew, West Hobart Stereograph by Thomas Nevin ca. 1870 TMAG Ref: Q16826-10
House with bluestone extensions, Kangaroo Valley Tasmania 1868
House with bluestone extensions, Kangaroo Valley Tasmania Stereograph by Nevin & Smith 1868 TMAG Ref: Q16826-9
A male friend, possibly Duncan Chisholm, posing against a tree
A male friend, possibly Duncan Chisholm, posing against a tree Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin 1860s-1870s
Group at the Beacon, kunanyi/Mt Wellington
Group at the Beacon, kunanyi/Mt Wellington Stereograph on buff mount by Thomas J. Nevin late 1860s TMAG Ref: Q16826-7
A house at New Town, Tasmania TMAG Ref: Q16826-5
A house at New Town, Tasmania TMAG Ref: Q16826-5
On the Rocking Stone kunyani/Mt Wellington Hobart
On the Rocking Stone kunyani/Mt Wellington Hobart Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin 1860s
Mary Ann Nevin at the Kangaroo Valley school house ca. 1870
Mary Ann Nevin at the Kangaroo Valley school house ca. 1870 Stereograph by her brother Thomas J. Nevin TMAG Ref: Q16826-1-2
Group at the Lady Franklin Museum, Ancanthe, Kangaroo Valley, Tasmania
Group at the Lady Franklin Museum, Ancanthe, Kangaroo Valley, Tasmania Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin 1860s-1870s TMAG Ref: Q1994-56-34
Thomas Nevin's studio, 140 Elizabeth St. Hobart
Thomas Nevin’s studio, 140 Elizabeth St. Hobart Stereograph on buff mount Thomas J. Nevin ca. 1870 TMAG Ref: Q1994-56-33
Group at Sir John Franklin's tree, Kangaroo Valley, Tasmania
Group at Sir John Franklin’s tree, Kangaroo Valley, Tasmania Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin ca 1870 TMAG Ref: Q1994-56-31
Hobart from Lime Kiln Hill, 1870s
Hobart from Lime Kiln Hill looking down Harrington Street Stereograph by Thomas Nevin ca. late 1860s-1870 TMAG Ref: Q1994-56-30
A group at the Beacon Light, kunanyi/Mt. Wellington
A group at the Beacon Light, kunanyi/Mt. Wellington Stereograph on buff mount by Thomas J. Nevin late 1860s TMAG Ref: 1994.56.29.
View of Elwick Bay from Tolosa estate, Glenorchy
View of Elwick Bay from Tolosa estate, Glenorchy Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin 1860s-1870s TMAG Ref: Q1994-56-27
The cattleyard and abbatoir, Queen's Domain, Hobart
The cattleyard and abbatoir, Queen’s Domain, Hobart Hand coloured stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin’s studio ca 1870 TMAG Ref: Q1994-56-25
VIPs at Adventure Bay 31 January 1872
VIPs at Adventure Bay 31 January 1872 Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin TMAG Ref: Q1994-56-24
View across the Domain to the Hobart Gaol, Campbell St.
View across the Domain to the Hobart Gaol, Campbell St. Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin 1860s-1870s TMAG Ref: Q1994-56-23
A farmer and friend surveying his sown crop
A farmer and friend surveying his sown crop Stereograph on arched yellow card by Thomas J. Nevin ca, 1870 TMAG Collection Ref: Q1994.56.22
The River Derwent at Plenty, Tasmania
The River Derwent at Plenty, Tasmania Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin TMAG Ref: Q1994-56-21
Terpsichoreans at New Norfolk December 1867 or Rosny ,May 1868
Terpsichoreans at New Norfolk ,December 1867 or Rosny, May1868 Stereograph by Nevin & Smith 140 Elizabeth St. Hobart Tasmania TMAG Ref: Q1994-56-20.1
Government House from the Queen's Domain, Hobart
Government House from the Queen’s Domain, Hobart Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin 1860s-1870s TMAG Ref: Q1994-56-18
Duncan Chisholm outside his house, Brisbane St. Hobart ca. 1870
Duncan Chisholm outside his house, Brisbane St. Hobart ca. 1870 Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin ca. 1870 TMAG Ref: Q1994-56-17
Snow at the Ploughed Field, kunanyi /Mount Wellington 1860s
Snow at the Ploughed Field, kunanyi /Mount Wellington 1860s Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin late 1860s
Sunny path in an orchard
Sunny path in an orchard Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin 1860s-1870s TMAG Ref: Q1994-56-15
Junction of Plenty and Derwent Rivers, Tasmania
“Junction of Plenty and Derwent Rivers” Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin ca. 1870 TMAG Ref: Q1994-56-14
Ferns at Kangaroo Valley, Hobart
Ferns at Kangaroo Valley, Hobart Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin 1860s-70s TMAG Ref: Q1994-56-13
Thomas Nevin's studio, 140 Elizabeth St Hobart 1868
Thomas Nevin’s studio, 140 Elizabeth St Hobart 1868 Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin TMAG Ref: Q1994-56-12
At the Salmon Ponds, Tasmania 1870 ca
At the Salmon Ponds 1870 ca Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin Studio impress on left of mount TMAG Ref: Q1994-56-7
View of St Mary's Church Hobart Tasmania
View of St Mary’s Church Hobart Tasmania Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin 1874 TMAG Ref: Q1994-56-6
VIP trip to Adventure Bay, Tasmania, January 1872
VIP Trip to Adventure Bay, Bruny Island Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin January 31, 1872 TMAG Collection Ref: Q1994-56-5
A concertina player and party at the Rocking Stone, kunanyi/Mt. Wellington
A concertina player and party at the Rocking Stone, kunanyi/Mt. Wellington. Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin late 1860s
On board the City of Hobart January 1872
On board the City of Hobart January 1872 Stereograph by Thomas J. Nevin VIP visitors’ trip to Adventure Bay, Bruny Island. TMAG Collection Ref: Q1994.56.2
Thomas Nevin, lower figure, with friend on the Queens Domain, Hobart. ca 1870
Thomas Nevin, lower figure, with friend on the Queens Domain, Hobart. ca 1870 TMAG Ref: Q16826-3

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John Nevin snr (1808-1887)

Soldier, journalist, teacher and poet John Nevin snr (1808-1887). in the Royal Scots 1825-1841

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Mugshots by T. J. Nevin 1870s

Prisoner DUNN, John alias DEMPSEY
Prisoner DUNN, John alias DEMPSEY
Prisoner Thomas WOOD
Prisoner Thomas WOOD
Prisoner William RYAN
Prisoner William RYAN
Prisoner George GROWSETT
Prisoner George GROWSETT
Prisoner George WILLIS
Prisoner George WILLIS
Prisoner Phillip BURTON
Prisoner Phillip BURTON
Prisoner John FITZPATRICK
Prisoner John FITZPATRICK
Prisoner William CAMPBELL aka Job SMITH
Prisoner William CAMPBELL aka Job SMITH
Prisoner Thomas RYAN
Prisoner Thomas RYAN
Prisoner James ROGERS
Prisoner James ROGERS
Prisoner Joseph WALMSLEY
Prisoner Joseph WALMSLEY
Prisoner Stephen KELLY
Prisoner Stephen KELLY
Prisoner John NESTOR
Prisoner John NESTOR
Prisoner David CLARK
Prisoner David CLARK
Prisoner William PRICE
Prisoner William PRICE
Prisoner John GREGSON
Prisoner John GREGSON
Prisoner Daniel MURPHY
Prisoner Daniel MURPHY
Prisoner Job SMITH alias William CAMPBELL alias BRODIE
Prisoner Job SMITH alias William CAMPBELL alias BRODIE
Prisoner John NOWLAN alias DOWLING
Prisoner John NOWLAN alias DOWLING
Prisoner John MAYNE
Prisoner John MAYNE
Prisoner James WYNNE
Prisoner James WYNNE
Prisoner Alfred DORAN
Prisoner Alfred DORAN
Prisoner James HARRISON
Prisoner James HARRISON
Prisoner Henry CLABBY
Prisoner Henry CLABBY
Prisoner James MARTIN
Prisoner James MARTIN
Prisoner John BRITTON or BRITTAIN
Prisoner John BRITTON or BRITTAIN
Prisoner George CHARLTON
Prisoner George CHARLTON
Prisoner Henry SMITH
Prisoner Henry SMITH
Prisoner James MERCHANT
Prisoner James MERCHANT
Prisoner Daniel DAVIS
Prisoner Daniel DAVIS,
Prisoner George FISHER
Prisoner George FISHER
Prisoner Robert WEST
Prisoner Robert WEST
Prisoner John WHITE
Prisoner John WHITE
Prisoner Hugh McCULLUM
Prisoner Hugh McCULLUM
Prisoner George LEATHLEY
Prisoner George LEATHLEY
Prisoner John WILLIAMS
Prisoner John WILLIAMS
Prisoner William HARRISON
Prisoner William HARRISON
Prisoner Cornelius HESTER
Prisoner Cornelius HESTER
Prisoner Ephraim BOOTH
Prisoner Ephraim BOOTH
Prisoner John MORAN
Prisoner John MORAN
Prisoner Samuel BLORE
Prisoner Samuel BLORE
Prisoner Thomas SMITH
Prisoner Thomas SMITH
Prisoner George GLASSFORD or WHITE
Prisoner George GLASSFORD or WHITE
Prisoner Cornelius GLEESON
Prisoner Cornelius GLEESON
Prisoner William RUSSELL
Prisoner William RUSSELL
Prisoner William DAWSON
Prisoner William DAWSON
Prisoner William SEWELL
Prisoner SEWELL, William TMAG Ref: Q15573 Photographer: Thomas J. Nevin
Prisoner James GLENN
Prisoner James GLENN
Prisoner William SAYER or Sawyer
Prisoner William SAYER or Sawyer
Prisoner Richard PHILLIPS
Prisoner Richard PHILLIPS
Prisoner Thomas OWENS
Prisoner Thomas OWENS

Constable John Nevin (1851-1891)

Constable John ( W. J. ) Nevin, photo by older brother Thomas J. Nevin ca. 1880

Poster boys: Supreme Court convictions Tasmania 1870s

Poster of Tasmanian prisoners' photographs by T. J. Nevin 1870s (1991 QVMAG Collection)
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Hobart Town Hall, Tasmania, erected 1864
Hobart Town Hall, Tasmania, erected 1864 Photo copyright KLW NFC Imprint 2014
Croooks Like Us, Peter Doyle (2009)
Croooks Like Us, Peter Doyle (2009) Photo copyright KLW NFC Imprint 2011
Odd Fellows Hall, Hobart Tasmania
Odd Fellows Hall, Hobart Tasmania Photo KLW NFC Imprint 2014
Tasmanian Ports slip yard, from Hobart Domain
Tasmanian Ports slip yard, from Hobart Domain Photo KLW NFC Imprint 2014
Anson Album 1890s, SLNSW
Anson Album 1890s, SLNSW Photo copyright KLW NFC Imprint 2014
Quinces, Royal Botanic Gardens, Hobart Tasmania
Quinces, Royal Botanic Gardens, Hobart Tasmania Photo copyright © KLW NFC Imprint
Chinese soapstone vase or brush washer 1800s
Chinese soapstone vase or brush washer 1800s Photo copyright KLW NFC Imprint 2015
Caldew, former home of John Woodcock Graves, West Hobart, Tasmania
Caldew, former home of John Woodcock Graves, West Hobart, Tasmania Photo copyright KLW NFC Imprint 2015
Dan Sprod files, NLA
Dan Sprod files, NLA Photo copyright KLW NFC Imprint 2015
Mugshots by T. J. Nevin 1875 of prisoners in grey uniforms and leather caps, SLNSW Mitchell Collection
Mugshots by T. J. Nevin 1875 of prisoners in grey uniforms and leather caps, SLNSW Mitchell Collection Photo copyright KLW NFC Imprint
Prisoner cdvs taken by T. J. Nevin 1870s under glass at the TMAG
Prisoner cdvs taken by T. J. Nevin 1870s under glass at the TMAG Photo copyright KLW NFC Imprint 2014
J. W. Beattie Members of Parliament 1900
J. W. Beattie Members of Parliament 1900 Photo copyright © KLW NFC Imprint 2014
Captain and Mrs Leslie on board the Harriet McGregor 1871
Captain and Mrs Leslie on board the Harriet McGregor 1871
92 Warwick St. Hobart Tasmania
92 Warwick St. Hobart Tasmania Photo copyright KLW NFC Imprint 2014
Poster of Tasmanian prisoners' photographs by T. J. Nevin 1870s (1991 QVMAG Collection)
Poster of Tasmanian prisoners’ photographs by T. J. Nevin 1870s (1991 QVMAG Collection) Photo copyright KLW NFC Imprint 2009
Runnymede, New Town Tasmania
Runnymede, New Town Tasmania Photo copyright KLW NFC Imprint 2015
Towns Wharf, numbered as Pier 8, and the Port Authority building, Towns Place, Sydney Harbour NSW
Towns Wharf, numbered as Pier 8, and the Port Authority building, Towns Place, Sydney Harbour NSW Photo copyright KLW NFC Imprint 2013
The Derwent from 270 Lenah Valley Rd, Hobart, Tasmania
The Derwent from 270 Lenah Valley Rd, Hobart, Tasmania Photo copyright KLW NFC Imprint 2014
Thomas J. Nevin and Samuel Clifford: identical views
Thomas J. Nevin and Samuel Clifford: identical views Photo copyright KLW NFC Imprint 2015
Ancanthe Park, Lenah Valley, Tasmania
Ancanthe Park, Lenah Valley, Tasmania Photo copyright KLW NFC Imprint 2014
Exhibition catalogue AGNSW 2015
Exhibition catalogue AGNSW 2015 Photo copyright KLW NFC imprint 2015
Report on Captain Goldsmith’s patent slip by the Director of Public Works, 1855
Report on Captain Goldsmith’s patent slip by the Director of Public Works, 1855 Photo copyright KLW NFC Imprint 2014 SLNSW
Marion camera at Hobart Gaol late 19th century
Marion camera at Hobart Gaol late 19th century Photo copyright KLW NFC Imprint 2015
Constable Blakeney's demotion 1880
Constable Blakeney’s demotion 1880 Photo copyright © KLW NFC Imprint
Cabbages, Royal Botanic Gardens, Hobart Tasmania 1840s
Cabbages, Royal Botanic Gardens, Hobart Tasmania 1840s Photo copyright © KLW NFC Imprint
Tasmanian Ports slip yard, Hobart Domain
Tasmanian Ports slip yard, Hobart Domain Photo copyright KLW NFC Imprint 2014
Waxwork of Trucanini, Madam Tussaud Sydney
Waxwork of Trucanini, Madam Tussaud Sydney Photo copyright KLW NFC Imprint 2014
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Sloane St. Battery Point Hobart Tasmania former site of patent slip Photo copyright KLW NFC Imprint 2016

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Family portraits by T. J. Nevin

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Patent slip, Captain Edward Goldsmith 1855
The barque Acacia 1871-1904
The barque Acacia, built by John Ross, Hobart, 1871, shipwrecked 1904. Chief mate Captain Hector Axup 1900.
The Lady Palmerston, Captain James Day

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Mugshots by T. J. Nevin 1870s

Forty prints of 1870s Tasmania prisoners in three panels
Forty prints of 1870s Tasmania prisoners in three panels
Forty prints of 1870s Tasmania prisoners in three panels
Forty prints of 1870s Tasmania prisoners in three panels
Forty prints of 1870s Tasmania prisoners in three panels
Forty prints of 1870s Tasmania prisoners in three panels
Prisoner Cornelius GLEESON
Prisoner Cornelius GLEESON
Prisoner John MERCHANT
Prisoner John MERCHANT
Prisoner Peter KILLEEN
Prisoner Peter KILLEEN
Prisoner Thomas FLEMING
Prisoner Thomas FLEMING
Prisoner James HARRISON
Prisoner James HARRISON
Prisoner James BRADY
Prisoner James BRADY
Prisoner George Leathley
Prisoner George Leathley

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  • Exhibitions of T. J. Nevin's mugshots
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  • National Archives UK Prisoner Records
  • New Zealand Police Mugshots
  • NSW Justice and Police Museum
  • NSW State Archives Prisoner Photographs 1870s
  • Portraits of Crime 1870-1930 State Archives NSW
  • Prisoners and Convicts Victoria
  • Rogue's Gallery: Nevin's convict portraits at TROVE
  • Tasmanian prisoners 1890s from TAHO at Flickr
NZ mugshot of Amy Bock, daughter of Nevin's partner Alfred Bock.

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