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Leaning tree postcard

MurrayView Postcards
c. 1960
Overview

colour photograph of a leaning tree at Greenough. The photo was taken in the summer months and from the west of the tree.

Historical information

The leaning trees at Greenough are a popular image to photograph and reproduce on souvenirs.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-72-GMOB3051
Item type
Postcards
Themes
Communication
Material
Card
Width
139 mm
Height or length
89 mm
Depth
1 mm
Inscriptions and markings

Has a blue 5d Australian Christmas stamp for 1963.
Posted at Geraldton on 19/12/1963 to Mr & Mrs R Illingsworth, 4 Morgan St, Shenton Park, WA.
Signed - To Pat Roy & family from Marg, Rob & Pete.

Contextual information

Because this postcard has been used, we have information about when it was sent and to whom.
It is the earliest dated postcard of a leaning tree in the museum collection.

Keywords
Greenough
Place made
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Year
c. 1960
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Last modified
Wednesday, 16 July, 2025
Completeness
100
Greenough Museum and Gardens

Greenough Museum and Gardens

Leaning tree postcard
Leaning tree postcard sent to Mr. & Mrs. R. Illingsworth

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