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Marracoonda Pool

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1923 - 1924

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Overview

A sepia photograph of five young women in bathing costumes, four of the women are wearing bathing caps.

Historical information

The bathing costumes indicate that the photograph was taken in the 1920's to 1930's.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HSP1999.1e

Item type

Material

Photographic Paper

Width

11.4000 cm

Height or length

7 cm

Inscriptions and markings

On the back of the photograph handwritten in black ink is "BATHING BEAUTIES KATANNING 1924 Ena Barratt & SISTER The Edwards TWINS".

Year

Last modified

Thursday, 15 May, 2025

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Copyright category

Date of creation +70 years

Permissions

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Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

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Back of photograph of Marracoonda Pool

Back of photograph of Marracoonda Pool

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