Summary
One of 135 black and white photographs contained in a World War II-era photograph album, featuring photographs of Sister Isabel Erskine Plante in uniform, on service views of the Middle East and New Guinea - World War II.
The album belonged to Sister Isabel Erskine Plante, a nurse at the 7th Australian General Hospital in Palestine.
Description of Content
A group of women, including Sister Isabel Plante, sun bathing at Gaza beach. They are all wearing bathing suits and are sitting near beach umbrellas.
Physical Description
Black and white silver gelatin photograph contained in a photograph album. Photograph in mounted with brown photo corners.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Arms, Images & Image Making, Public Life & Institutions, Leisure
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Miss J. Plante, 01 Sep 1983
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Place & Date Depicted
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Original Owner
Captain Isabel E. Plante - Australian Army Nursing Service, Essendon, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1939-1945
Australian Army Nursing Service, World War II. Dates approximate, based on dates of World War II. -
Individuals Identified
PLANTE, ISABEL ERSKINE (CAPT.)
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Format
Photograph, Monochrome
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Inscriptions
Hand written in white ink on the album page; 'GAZA BEACH.'
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
90 mm (Width), 62 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Militaria: Australian, Military Memorabilia, World War II, 1939-1945, Nursing, Military Medical Care, Sun Bathing, Bathing Costumes, Beaches, Leisure Activities