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.
Description of Content
Group portrait of two women and a man standing on a wooden groyne underwater at Herne Bay. The group are surrounded by water.
Physical Description
Monochrome 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, Monochrome
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Inscriptions
Printed in grey ink on back of photograph: 'VELOX.' [repeated] Hand written in black ink on back of photograph: 'At Herne Bay / Aug. 11.1929 / C. Andy. & M. / Standing on wooden groin under water. / Very slippery!! / note attitudes' Printed in black ink on back of photograph: '25 820'
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
45 mm (Width), 67 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Beaches, British Immigration, Brought Goods, Coastal Landscapes, Families, Hats, Immigration, Oceans, People, Photography, Portraits, Recreation, Social Activities