Original Historical Photography New Norcia Australia - Catholic Benedictine Monk Settlement established by Rosendo Salvado, the Spanish monk, missionary, bishop, author and founder of the Territorial Abbey of New Norcia in Western Australia. Rare albumin print CDV photo of a Benedictine monk posed with a saw and two converted Christian aboriginal boys. Photo potentially by Australian photographer Walter William Thwaites, but more likely taken by Salvado's brother and fellow monk, Santos Salvado who documented their work during this period (circa 1865-75). It was more recently purchased from a French antiques dealer and may have been distributed there while Rosendo Salvado was in France raising money to bring back to the mission and making arguments for better treatment of natives. Measures 2.5 x 4 Inches Good Condition, with bumps and soiling at edges Guaranteed Authentic Please see images
