Summary

Digital photograph of Rosemary Havill Norman aged about 19 years with her parents Reginald Havill and Nerelle Norman at their home 'Taormina', the name of the Orient Line's property at Stonnington Place in Toorak, 1952. It was subsequently demolished and there are few photographs of the property, those of the garden and tennis court particularly unusual.

This image relates to Rosemary's doll Sweedie, also in the Museum's Victoria collection (HT 57398), which was purchased for her sixth birthday by her mother during a trip to London in 1939. Rosemary's nanny Nellie made extra clothing items for the doll, probably during the 1940s.

Description of Content

Two women and a man standing in a garden setting.

Physical Description

Black and white digital photograph copied from original print

Significance

This collection provides an insight into the play and material culture of children in Australia from more privileged backgrounds. There is also an interesting connection to the Orient Shipping Line through the donor's father. The doll demonstrates the popularity of regional costumed dolls for both children and adults.

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