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Subiaco Museum > Records

POSTCARD: VIV JAMES WITH HIS FOX-MOTH AEROPLANE, ABU

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c. 1920 - 1929

Overview

Image: The original black and white photograph shows a man standing in front of a bi-plane. He stands on the airstrip with his left hand resting on the body of his Fox-Moth plane, ABU, in which he made ferry trips from Perth to Rottnest Island. The subject`s signature has been written on the front.

reverese: A message on the back reads:" To Irene Greenwood, to remind her of her very argumentative friend, Viv James." The name of the photographer is stamped on the back of the photograph.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-1985.276

Item type

Material

Photographic Paper

Width

140 mm

Height or length

90 mm

Inscriptions and markings

James Photo Services GPO BOX K877, PERTH

Keywords

GREENWOOD Irene

JAMES Vivian Harold

Year

Statement of significance

Transport History
Historic:
Social:

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Monday, 30 June, 2025

Completeness

83

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