Summary
Postcard with a monochrome image of Loutit Bay, Lorne, through the gum trees. It is part of a collection of glass plate negatives, stereoscopic negatives, panoramas, postcards, photographs and cameras belonging to the William S Anderson Collection.
William Anderson purchased 'Norman and Brown's' photographic business in December 1899 and began a strong association with Lorne that was to last for 50 years. From 1898 until his death in 1948 Anderson photographed the changing surrounding landscapes and visitors of guest houses in the area.
Description of Content
Coastal landscape picturing a dirt road, trees and a fence in foreground. Beach and hills shown in the background, Lorne, Victoria.
Physical Description
Postcard featuring a black and white silver gelatin photograph. Text printed below image.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Jean Clowes
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Place & Date Depicted
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Photographer
Mr William S. Anderson, Lorne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1930s
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Format
Postcard, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Printed in black ink on the front of postcard: 'A Glimpse Through The Gums, Lorne.' Printed in black ink on the back of postcard: 'POST CARD / CORRESPONDENCE / ADDRESS ONLY / AUSTRALIA / KODAK / AUSTRALIA / KODAK'
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Overall Dimensions
138 mm (Width), 88 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Coastal Landscapes, Fences, Hills, Landscape Photography, Oceans, Roads, Rural Victoria, Trees