Picnic In The Bush
c. 1905A group enjoying a picnic in the bush. Two women, Raymond Sharkey and five children are seated on the ground around a cloth spread for a picnic. Raymond is holding a mug. The others hold food. A billy, teapot and demijohn are visible. A dress basket used for the picnic is open in the background where a rough track ascends. The women are wearing long skirts, long-sleeved blouses and large hats secured by veils tied under their chins. The children appear casually dressed and several are bare-footed.
Details
Details
Australian social history from the collection of photographs and albums donated to the museum by Raymond Sharkey's family.
Raymond John Sharkey an architect, surveyor and amateur photographer was born in 1868 in New South Wales. Raymond was a Claremont resident when he died at an early age.
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Acknowledgements to be made to 'Claremont Museum 09.293'.
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- Yachts On The Swan River
- St Paul's College University of Sydney
- Government House, Perth
- 'Avon' Fremantle
- St John's Anglican Church, Northam
- Prince Albert Statue
- Thomas Sutcliffe Mort Statue
- Australian Museum Sydney
- Bathurst Gaol
- Blackwall Reach, Swan River
- Lands Department Building
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Other items from Claremont Museum

Source: Claremont Museum 09.293
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