Summary
One of ninety three images from a photograph album brought to Australia by Archibald Gordon Maclaurin when he migrated in 1928. It includes early photos of his pre-migration trips to France, as well as photos he added once in Australia, including photos sent to him by family in England, and images from his migration journey. This image was taken by Archie in Egypt, one of the ports of call on his journey to Australia in 1928.
Description of Content
Landscape showing the Suez Canal in the foreground with buildings on the shore in the background.
Physical Description
Black and white silver gelatin photograph.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Home & Community, Migration & Cultural Diversity, Transport, Working Life & Trades
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Jocelyn Maclaurin, Mr. Roger Maclaurin, 14 Oct 2004
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Place & Date Depicted
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Creator
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User
Archibald Gordon (Mac) Maclaurin, Essendon, Victoria, Australia, 1928-1967
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Printed in grey ink on back of photograph: 'VELOX' [repeated] Printed in grey ink on back of photograph: 'KODAK PRINT / J 397' Hand written in grey pencil on back of photograph: 'Ismalia'
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
87 mm (Width), 64 mm (Height)
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Keywords
British Immigration, Brought Goods, Buildings, Channels, Immigration, Migrants, Migration & Settlement, Photography, Pontoons, Ports of Call, Shipboard Travel, Travel & Tourism
