InventarnummerM2012/030:037
BeschreibungBlack and white photograph of five of the Phillips daughters with their musical instruments. They all played more than one. Standing on the left is either Deborah with a cello or Etty with a double bass. Standing on the right is most likely Clara with a flute. Seated on the left is either Clara with a violin or another Phillips daughter who was able to play the violin. It is not sure who is seated in the middle without an instrument. Seated on the right is most likely Sarah with her cornet. They appear to in the backyard of their house. Inscribed on the photograph: H. L. Orr and Co of 88 Elliot St., Balmain.
Barnett Phillips, born in England in 1833, immigrated to New South Wales circa 1852. In around 1858 he married Caroline Cohen who had emigrated at the age of 18 from England. Barnett earned his livelihood in several ways over the course of his life. He spent time as a theatrical producer, builder and furniture merchant. Newspaper clippings from publications of the Burrangong Courier in 1862 record Barnett as the sole proprietor of the Diggers' Theatre in Burrangong. The collection holds a licence granted in June 1867 allowing Barnett to give 'Public Exhibitions and Entertainments' within the colony of NSW, except for within the city of Sydney. Between 1860 and 1881 Barnett and Caroline had 10 children.
Part of a large collection of photographs and documents belonging to the Phillips Family, an old Australian Jewish family that resided in New South Wales from the 1850s.
Barnett Phillips was born in 1833 in England. A devout Jew, he attended the Jewish Free School in Spittalfields, London from 1838 to 1843. He later immigrated to New South Wales, Australia. In c.1858 he married Caroline Cohen in Young, New South Wales. Caroline, also born in England, had immigrated to Goulburn along with her sister Dinah Cohen.
Barnett earned his livelihood in several ways over the course of his life. He spent time as a theatrical producer, builder, and furniture merchant. Newspaper clippings from publications of the Burrangong Courier in 1862 record Barnett as the sole proprietor of the Diggers' Theatre in Burrangong. The collection also holds a licence granted on the 3rd of June 1867 allowing Barnett to give 'Public Exhibitions and Entertainments' within the colony of New South Wales, except for within the city of Sydney.
From 1868 Barnett and Caroline were living in Sydney, within the Surrey Hills and Paddington area. By c.1909 they had moved to 300 Moore Park Road, Paddington, where they lived for the rest of their lives.
Between 1860 and 1881 Barnett and Caroline had ten children: Ann (who died before her second birthday); Moses (George) Barnett; Elizabeth (Lilly); Rosetta (Rose); Zelig "Phillip"; Deborah; Clara Eve; Sarah Ann; Joel Lewis; Esther (Etty). Of all the children, George was the only one to marry, wedding Sarah Jane Dowling in 1887. He was subsequently disowned by his parents for having married outside of the faith.
Barnett Phillips, born in England in 1833, immigrated to New South Wales circa 1852. In around 1858 he married Caroline Cohen who had emigrated at the age of 18 from England. Barnett earned his livelihood in several ways over the course of his life. He spent time as a theatrical producer, builder and furniture merchant. Newspaper clippings from publications of the Burrangong Courier in 1862 record Barnett as the sole proprietor of the Diggers' Theatre in Burrangong. The collection holds a licence granted in June 1867 allowing Barnett to give 'Public Exhibitions and Entertainments' within the colony of NSW, except for within the city of Sydney. Between 1860 and 1881 Barnett and Caroline had 10 children.
Part of a large collection of photographs and documents belonging to the Phillips Family, an old Australian Jewish family that resided in New South Wales from the 1850s.
Barnett Phillips was born in 1833 in England. A devout Jew, he attended the Jewish Free School in Spittalfields, London from 1838 to 1843. He later immigrated to New South Wales, Australia. In c.1858 he married Caroline Cohen in Young, New South Wales. Caroline, also born in England, had immigrated to Goulburn along with her sister Dinah Cohen.
Barnett earned his livelihood in several ways over the course of his life. He spent time as a theatrical producer, builder, and furniture merchant. Newspaper clippings from publications of the Burrangong Courier in 1862 record Barnett as the sole proprietor of the Diggers' Theatre in Burrangong. The collection also holds a licence granted on the 3rd of June 1867 allowing Barnett to give 'Public Exhibitions and Entertainments' within the colony of New South Wales, except for within the city of Sydney.
From 1868 Barnett and Caroline were living in Sydney, within the Surrey Hills and Paddington area. By c.1909 they had moved to 300 Moore Park Road, Paddington, where they lived for the rest of their lives.
Between 1860 and 1881 Barnett and Caroline had ten children: Ann (who died before her second birthday); Moses (George) Barnett; Elizabeth (Lilly); Rosetta (Rose); Zelig "Phillip"; Deborah; Clara Eve; Sarah Ann; Joel Lewis; Esther (Etty). Of all the children, George was the only one to marry, wedding Sarah Jane Dowling in 1887. He was subsequently disowned by his parents for having married outside of the faith.
EntstehungsortSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Datum 1890 - 1920
Schlagwortmusic, women, musical instruments, women's clothing and accessories, double basses, flautists, violinists
Objektbezeichnungphotographs
Format
- length: 253.00 mm
width: 300.00 mm
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Liz Pozniak