Summary
Note: This image includes a derogatory depiction of a particular cultural group. Such depictions are not condoned by Museums Victoria which considers them to be racist. Historical distance and context do not excuse or erase this fact.
Photograph of men wearing masks at Gala Day celebrations, Ballarat, Victoria, 1935. The photograph was taken by Jack Walton. The masks appear to be portraying facial stereotypes of people of Asia-region cultural background and are deelply racist.
Description of Content
Men wearing large masks on their heads.
Physical Description
Black and white image of a group of men wearing large face masks.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Place & Date Depicted
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Text, stamped reverse: JACK WALTON/MAR 8 1935
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Classification
Public events, Ballarat gala day, Parades & street festivals
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
164 mm (Width), 122 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Celebrations, Chinese Communities, Clothing, Fancy Dress Costumes, Masks, Parades, Cultural Stereotypes, Racism
