MAN AND WOMAN STANDING IN FRONT OF VEHICLE

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c. 1932 - 1935

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Overview

A small black and white photo of a lady and man standing near the bonnet of a vehicle of the period. Both are in formal dress and the man is wearing a hat. Possibly the man is Peter Salvaire.
A large paddock is in the background.

Historical information

Based on the visual clues in the photograph, this image was likely taken between 1932 and 1935.

1. The Woman's Attire
• Skirt Length: During the 1920s, hemlines were high (near the knee). By the early 1930s, mid-calf to ankle lengths came back into style. Her dress falls well below the knee to the mid-calf, which aligns with 1930s trends.
• Silhouette & Pattern: The matching patterned jacket and skirt combination, paired with a distinct light-coloured blouse underneath, reflects the neat, tailored daywear popular during the early-to-mid 1930s. Her hairstyle is closely cropped and waved, moving slightly away from the severe bob of the 1920s.
2. The Man's Attire
• The Suit: He is wearing a structured three-piece suit consisting of a jacket, vest, and trousers. The trousers feature a higher waistline and a wider leg cut, which became the standard menswear silhouette throughout the 1930s.
• Accessories: His fedora is worn sharply defined and straight, typical of everyday formal street style for the era
3. The Automobile
• The vehicle features wire-spoke wheels and a side-mounted spare tire. This style of wheel and chassis configuration was heavily utilized on passenger cars manufactured between the late 1920s and early 1930s.
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Details

Registration number

cwa-org-37-2001.1702

Item type

Photographs

Width

90 mm

Height or length

125 mm

Year

c. 1932 - 1935

Primary significance criteria