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Subiaco Museum > Records

PHOTOGRAPH (FRAMED): DR T.L. ROBERTSON OPENING CHILDREN'S LIBRARY

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Overview

Black and white framed photograph.
Front: The image shows Dr T.L. Robertson, Director of Education, standing addressing the spectators with the other members of the official party seated in a semi-circle on either side of him at the opening of the Children's library. The ladies in the official party wear long frocks and fur stoles. Behind him are shelves lined with books and a few heads of spectators appear in the foreground.
Mount: Cream with names listed below.
Frame: Tan wood.
Reverse: La Vienna Studio, 280 Rokeby Road, Subiaco

Historical information

Photograph of Dr T.L. Robertson opening the Children's Library.
See also 1985.613.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-2022.211

Item type

Material

Photographic Paper

Width

430 mm

Height or length

410 mm

Inscriptions and markings

La Vienna Studio, 280 Rokeby Road, Subiaco

Statement of significance

Local history. Opening of Children's Library.

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