Summary
Black and white photograph of the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth) who visited Australia in 1927 where they attended the opening of Parliament House in Canberra.
This photograph is part of the Kodak Heritage Collection of products, promotional materials, photographs and working life artefacts collected from Kodak Australasia in 2005, when the Melbourne manufacturing plant at Coburg closed down.
Description of Content
Man and woman standing on the steps of a platform. The woman is dressed in a white fur coat and hat, the man is dressed in a naval uniform. Two other men can be seen in the background.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd, Ms. Kate Metcalf - Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd, 2005
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Acknowledgement
Courtesy of Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd.
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Individuals Identified
George, Duke of York; Elizabeth, Duchess of York
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Hand-written on the back in blue ink: 'Duke & Duchess / late King & Queen' Printed on the back: 'KODAK PRINT'
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
69 mm (Width), 115 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Governments, Military Memorabilia, Opening Ceremonies, Parliament Houses, Royalty: British
