John Bishop Osborne specialised in cartes and panels of famous actors and visiting entertainers. He maintained a studio at 76 Murray St. from 1879-83, another in Collins St. from 1888-91, and another at 62 Murray St. from 1892-95. He also travelled the west and northern regions of Tasmania. The purpose of this posed tableau of rugged and relaxed masculinity may have been to advertise the … Continue reading Bishop Osborne’s pipe smokers