Summary
Colour photograph showing the christening of Alexander Spasevski at the Macedonian Orthodox church in Victoria Street, Seddon, a western suburb in Melbourne, on 5 August 1990. Baby Alexander is held by his godfather Nick Anastasovski, with his godmother Sophie Anastasovski holding two decorated candles. Alexander's parents, Anastasija and Todorce, are to the left at the front. His godparent's parents are at right, including Mise and Dragica Anastasovski.
Description of Content
An extended family standing in the interior of an Orthodox Church. A woman in a white dress, standing in the centre, is holding two candles decorated with blue dolls and white tulle. A man in a black suit standing to her left is holding a baby dressed in white. A candle in a metal stand is at front left.
Physical Description
Digital image file. A digital photograph was taken of the original colour print.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Copied from Mrs Mary Sparrius, 09 Dec 2006
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Place & Date Depicted
Victoria Street, Seddon, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 08 May 1990
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Photographer
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Individuals Identified
Spasevski, Anastasija; Spasevski, Todorce; Anastasovski, Sophie; Spasevski, Alexander; Anastasovski, Nick; Anastasovski, Mise; Anastasovski, Dragica
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Format
Digital file, TIFF, Colour
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Inscriptions
1990
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Classification
Celebrations & traditions, Baptisms & christenings, Family gatherings
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