Item MM 90730 Digital Photograph - Women in Pink Hats, Women on Farms Gathering, Horsham, 2004

Summary

Image taken at the 2004 Horsham Women on Farms Gathering. This image depicts a group of women wearing pink hats that were handed out to participants in their registration bags. Pink was the key colour of the Horsham Gathering.
Part of Museums Victoria's Invisible Farmer Project Collection. The Invisible Farmer Project was the largest ever study of Australian women on the land, uncovering the histories and stories of Australian women in agriculture. It began as a pilot project (2015-2016) and evolved into a three year (2017-2020) nation-wide partnership between rural communities, academic, government and cultural organisations, funded by the Australian Research Council.

Description of Content

Four women sit together outdoors wearing pink hats at the 2004 Horsham Women on Farms Gathering.

Physical Description

Colour Digital Photograph

Significance

A key feature that unites all Victorian Women on Farms Gatherings is the tradition of giving gifts and souvenirs to participants. These gifts are usually handed to participants at the beginning of the Gathering during registration, and range from practical items - such as this hat - to other assorted items that are associated with the region that the Gathering is held, such as local foodstuffs, pamphlets and handcrafted goods. This tradition of gift-giving allows the local organising committee to showcase their region's produce, as well as to make their guests feel welcome from the outset of the Gathering weekend.