Summary
Black and white photograph of Leo Sterne posing for a portrait, Victoria, Australia, circa 1939 - 1965
Description of Content
Leo Sterne poses for a professional portrait. He wears a dark jacket, light shirt and tie. His head is tilted and he holds his right hand to his chin, gazing away from the camera toward the right side of the photograph.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph on paper postcard support with stamped hand written text.
Significance
This item is part of a growing collection of material relating to the migration and settlement experiences of Leo and Hilda Sterne who arrived in Melbourne in 1939. They immediately established a business that became one of the most successful doll and toy manufacturers in post-war Melbourne.
The L.J Sterne Doll Company (1939-71) is significant as one of the few surviving collections related to an Australian toy and doll manufacturer, a once thriving industry in Australia. Only the A.L. Lindsay and Co. Archive at the Powerhouse Museum and the Jakas Toys collection at Museum Victoria are comparable.
This collection of photographs, business and promotional documents, dolls and toys enables the exploration of many Australian post-war historical and social themes including: local television and manufacturing industries; design and production innovation; marketing and merchandising; childhood; gender and cultural representations; leisure and sport; and key cultural and historical events.
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Place & Date Depicted
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Person Depicted
Mr Leo Sterne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1955-1960
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Photographer
Geoffrey Bell, 13 Black Street, Mont Albert, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1955-1960
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Format
Photograph, 6" X 4", Black & White
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Language
English
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Inscriptions
Hand written in pencil on top of reverse of photograph: 'Leo Sterne' Stamped in black ink in centre of reverse of photograph: 'PHOTOGRAPHY BY / GEOFFREY BELL / 13 BLACK ST. MONT ALBERT, E10 / PHONE WX 2450 / WHEN ORDERING REPRINTS / QUOTE REFERENCE No / POSITION'
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
112 mm (Width), 153 mm (Height)
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