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photograph of a family having a picnic
c. 1930Subcollections
Overview
Black and white photograph of four men and four women having a picnic on the banks of the Greenough River.
Historical information
The mouth of the Greenough River has always been a popular place for relaxation. This photo appears on p.23 of Ivy Ducas' book "They Came to Greenough," (printed in 1980) and is titled "Family group at picnic on the Greenough River." The people are not identified, though likely to be members of the Morrell family.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-72-GMME0456
Item type
Material
Width
87 mm
Height or length
60 mm
Inscriptions and markings
On reverse is stamped "839."
Contextual Information
As well as being part of the Morrell collection, this photograph is important in depicting people in a relaxed outdoor setting. A development that was brought about by the production of affordable, easily used cameras.
Keywords
Place made
Greenough
Western Australia
Australia
Western Australia
Australia
Year
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Well provenanced
Greenough Museum and Gardens
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Picnic by the Greenough River.
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