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Subiaco Museum > Records

PHOTOGRAPH: ELSA AND MINNA LIPFERT

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Overview

The black and white photograph features Elsa and Minna Lipfert walking down Murray Street, Perth past the Commonwealth Bank. Elsa (on the left) is dressed in a long winter skirt, a light collared blouse and a cardigan. She is carrying gloves and a handbag in her left hand, and a shopping bag in her right hand. She is wearing black lace-up shoes and white socks. Minna is wearing a winter hat and a long coat which features an elaborate collar and pocket design. She is carrying her handbag and two parcels in her left hand. She is wearing black lace-up shoes. Two telephone booths are visible in the background.

Historical information

One of a series of photographs of Lipfert family members.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-1990.416

Item type

Material

Photographic Paper

Width

80 mm

Height or length

130 mm

Keywords

LIPFERT, Elsa Thekla

LIPFERT Minna Maria

LIPFERT Sisters

Commonwealth Bank

Statement of significance

Local and social history

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