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Show harness on two draught horses, drawing wagon at Royal Melbourne Show. This photograph shows a 'Show' harness, on display on at the Royal Melbourne Show, Ascot Vale, circa 1910. The harness was made by J Kelly Harness Makers and Saddlers St Kilda, for O. T. Limited, a soft drink manufacturer. It was made in one week by John Kelly and sons. They won prizes at the Melbourne Show for their harnesses. The sign in photograph behind horses says 'Beef Cattle Show Ring' but has been 'whited out'.
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Copied from Ms Elizabeth Kelly, 08 Dec 2006
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Melbourne Showgrounds, Ascot Vale, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1910
Source of Date Depicted: Contributor's estimate, based on a similar photograph of horses in harness that was specifically dated. -
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Digital file, TIFF, Black & White
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6' across
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