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PHOTOGRAPH: PEARL CONGDON

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Overview

Framed black and white photograph of Pearl Congdon. Frame is burnished copper with dark brown wooden backing and stand. The photograph is of a mature age Pearl Congdon wearing a small feathered hat, spectacles and a polka-dot long sleeved dress with a white collar. Note on the back: 'To Thelma, wishing you a Happy Christmas, From Nell, xxx. 11 1/2 years.' [Inscription appears to have been related to a previously framed photo.]

Historical information

Frame: Metal wood, cardboard. Photograph: photographic paper and ink.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-2005.223

Item type

Width

90 mm

Height or length

140 mm

Keywords

CONGDON, Pearl (nee Trenberth)

Congdon/Green Collection

Statement of significance

Historical significance - member of a well known local family

Last modified

Monday, 30 June, 2025

Completeness

83

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