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Historic photographs can tell us so much about how people lived during the time the image was captured.
That is certainly true for the first known photograph of Dunedin from 1857.
In a series of videos Toitū Otago Settlers Museum curator Sean Brosnahan shares the stories of Otago and Dunedin's past.
In the first episode, Brosnahan examines the history behind the first known photograph of Dunedin.
First known photograph of Dunedin from 1857. PHOTO: Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
The photograph sheds lights on the city's beginnings and gives a glimpse into what life was like for its residents.
Brosnahan also explores some of the research on the origins of the photo and why you can't take everything at face value.
For more Toitū to You: Curator's Corner visit the museum's YouTube channel by clicking here.
