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
Portrait of two native New Guinea women wearing grass skirts, one woman is holding a baby.
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. -
Format
Photograph, Monochrome
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
60 mm (Width), 87 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Militaria: Australian, Military Memorabilia, World War II, 1939-1945, Nursing, Military Medical Care, Thatching, Portraits, Traditional Costumes