PHOTOGRAPH (DIGITAL): FERNERY OF 429 ROKEBY ROAD SUBIACO

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c. 1925

Overview

This is a digital scan of an original photograph taken of the back garden and fernery of 429 Rokeby Road in Subiaco. The image shows a lawned area with a well kept garden and fernery along a lattice fence. The right of the image shows three windows of the main house - the lounge room was the far window, then the kitchen and the dining room (closest window).

Historical information

This is a digital scan of the original photograph that the donor did not wish to donate. The museum has the right to use the image.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-2017.60

Item type

Keywords

Rokeby Road [429], Subiaco

Year

c. 1925

Statement of significance

Historic: The image provides an insight into the home of Frederick Sedgley, a prominent figure in Subiaco's history. Frederick built this home for his family and shows his handiwork.
Social: The image provides insight into life in Subiaco during the 1920s. It is a good image of the house and backyard of a typical Subiaco home during that time.
Representativeness: This image provides a clear example of homes and backyards and gardens in Subiaco during the 1920s.

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Rare or representative

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