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Shire of Toodyay > Records

ANITA G WHITFIELD

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1911

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Overview

A black & white portrait of a small girl standing in front of a wicker chair with her left arm upon its arm.
She is dressed in a cotton frock with a full skirt and a wide lace border.
The sleeves are short, full and also have a lace border.
On her feet are pom-pom button shoes and near knee length socks.
Her hair is short, wavy and curly.

Historical information

Anita G Whitfield went on to become Mrs Thurman.
The dress in this photograph is a part of the Shire of Toodyay's museum collection, accession number 2001.158

Details

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Registration number

cwa-org-37-2001.1573

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Width

86 mm

Height or length

139 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Written on reverse of photo in black ink: 'For Floss with love and all good wishes for Xmas and the New Year, from Oliver & Eva. Anita G Whitfield, Aged 2 years & 9 months, Xmas 1911.'

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WHITFIELD, Anita G

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