Summary
Christmas card from Ron and Val Williamson, with a black and white photographic portrait of the family on a lawn, December 1957.
These photographic greeting cards were, according to Val's recollection, issued by Kodak Australasia Pty Ltd to its employees for distribution to family and friends. Val's husband Ron worked for Kodak for many years and maintained a small collection of Kodak products and souvenirs after he retired from Kodak, which he displayed in his home, highlighting his loyalty and attachment to the company.
Description of Content
Photograph mounted on card features a man, woman, young girl and baby on a lawn in front of a planted garden bed near a fence.
Physical Description
Rectangular card with landscape format black and white photograph up the top, printed and handwritten text beneath, and a handwritten message on the reverse.
More Information
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Person Depicted
Ron Williamson - Kodak (Australasia) Pty. Ltd., Victoria, Australia, Dec 1957
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Issued By
Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1957
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Format
Postcard, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Front, handwritten, blue ink: 'To Larry, / From / Val, Ron, Robyn & Scott.' Front, printed: 'BEST WISHES FOR A / Merry / Christmas' Reverse, handwritten, blue ink: 'Hope you like / our sleepy son! / He manages to stay / awake a bit more / now.'
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Keywords
Christmas, Photographic Products, Staff, Workers, Families, Christmas Cards, Domestic Life
