Private company

Johnstone, O'Shannessy & Co.

Photography studio

Johnstone, O’Shannessy & Co was a leading photographic studio located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It was active from 1865 to 1905.² It was founded by Emily O’Shannessy and 1835-1907, Henry James Johnstone.¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1864Founded¹

HeadquartersMelbourne¹

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Johnstone, O’Shannessy & Co was a leading photographic studio located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It was active from 1865 to 1905.²

The story

Founded by 1835-1907, Henry James Johnstone and Emily O’Shannessy in 1864.¹

Leadership

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FounderEmily O’Shannessy 1864¹
Founder1835-1907, Henry James Johnstone¹

Subsidiaries and ownership

Owners

From Wikidata.¹

Timeline

1905Dissolved Dissolved¹
1864Founded Founded¹

Sources

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WikidataJohnstone, O'Shannessy & Co. on Wikidata
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WikipediaJohnstone, O'Shannessy & Co. on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsJohnstone, O'Shannessy & Co. photo by Creator:Johnstone, O'Shannessy & C.o, Public domain