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A girl in a party hat, blowing out candles of her third birthday cake. She is holding a butter knife, and wearing a white blouse edged with lace. This photograph shows Liza Retsis at her 3rd birthday party in 1963. Her parents invited their friends and relatives to the party. Liza remembers that her mother Helen 'made Liza's dress and the curtains behind her, but bought the cake. The dress was an off white soft cotton with a Peter Pan collar edged with lace.' Helen Retsis hand sewed smocking on the front. The photograph was probably intended to be sent to a family member or friend. Helen Retsis says that a friend took the photograph.
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Acquisition Information
Copied from Mrs Liza Posar, 20 Nov 2006
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Place & Date Depicted
Carlton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1963
Source of Date Depicted: Based on the number of candles on the birthday cake and hence the age of the girl in the photograph. -
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Unknown Source
Relationship of Photographer to Contributor: Family friend. -
Individuals Identified
Retsis, Liza
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Digital file, TIFF, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Greek inscription - translated: 'Liza was very happy at her birthday party.'
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