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Portrait Detective

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A new podcast series brought to you by State Library of NSW, Create NSW and We Are So Into History. Series 1 of Portrait Detective dives into the collections of the State Library to discover the stories behind iconic portraits from 1817 to 1865. Join Margot Riley and Cassie Gilmartin as they journey back in time to discuss each portrait's significance and how they can help you learn more about your own photographs in your family history collection. For more, visit portraitdetective.com.au Credits Hosts: Cassie Gilmartin and Margot Riley Producer: Daniel Butler Studio: 2SER Created by: Cassie Gilmartin and Margot Riley in partnership with State Library of NSW and Create NSW We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Country on which this podcast was recorded, the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

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2/24/2021

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Recent Episodes

April 4, 2021

Parramatta’s fashionable lady, 1865

Was Governor Bligh’s colonial regime brought to its knees by a fracas over his daughter’s undergarments? And how does this relate to a photograph of a fashionably dressed young woman taken in Parramatta in 1865? All will be revealed as Margot Riley and Cassie Gilmartin discuss the industrial advances of the 1860s and the huge impact these had on women’s fashion. Series finale.

March 28, 2021

Sydney’s accidental celebrity: Dunbar survivor James Johnson, 1857

James Johnson, the only survivor of the 1857 Dunbar shipwreck, was so fascinating to Sydneysiders that he was chased down the city’s streets. It was a tough time for this shy young man from Ireland who simply loved the sea. Margot and Cassie discuss the portrait that made him instantly recognisable, and discover how James ended his days in the colony.

March 21, 2021

Two sisters, the mutiny and a happy snap from 1857

Who were the Nobbs sisters? And what is their link to the famous mutiny on the Bounty? Margot Riley and Cassie Gilmartin delve into the history behind this early ‘happy snap’ to see what we can learn about 19th-century life on Pitcairn and Norfolk Islands and the evidence revealed by the sisters’ clothing.

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What is Portrait Detective?: A new podcast series brought to you by State Library of NSW, Create NSW and We Are So Into History. Series 1 of Portrait Detective dives into the collections of the State Library to discover the stories behind iconic portraits from 1817 to 1865. Join Margot Riley and Cassie Gilmartin as they journey back in time to discuss each portrait's significance and how they can help you learn more about your own photographs in your family history collection. For more, visit portraitdetective.com.au

Credits Hosts: Cassie Gilmartin and Margot Riley Producer: Daniel Butler Studio: 2SER Created by: Cassie Gilmartin and Margot Riley in partnership with State Library of NSW and Create NSW

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Country on which this podcast was recorded, the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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