Photo by Sherwood Orbost:
‘Nathan F. Spielvogel, teacher, writer and historian’, photograph, ca. 1925, State Library of New South Wales,
Nathan F. Spielvogel photo circa 1925
A.V.Smith photography studio circa 1860
Written on mount below photograph: Stepn₋ Cess[?]an & Bright / a playing of chess.
Printed on verso: A.V. Smith. Photographic Artist, Bridge Strt. Ballarat
Studio portrait of two men playing a game of chess, whole-length, both with full beards, wearing loose jackets buttoned at neck, facing each other across a small table. Game is a studio prop and not a serious game.