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Women in bathers in the Murray River [B 74581] • Photograph

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Summary

Digital copy of a black and white photograph of two women standing knee deep in the waters of the Murray River, dressed in the 'latest in bathers, 1929', each holding umbrellas. Believed to be family or friends of William Bonsor.

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Physical description

1 photograph : black and white

Dates / Publication details

1929

Photographer

Bonsor, William

Collection

Part of Murray River Collection

Subject

Women -- South Australia -- Social life and customs 20th century
Bathing suits -- South Australia 20th century
Murray River (N.S.W. - S.A.)

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General notes

Original photo 6.5 x 10.9 cm; small piece cut from the top right corner.

One of 53 photographs taken by William Bonsor. Original photographs not held.

Historical information

William Bonsor was a fireman on the river boat, Captain Sturt, and he also operated a flying fox.

Digitisation information

Date

23/11/2015

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

5,744 x 3,479 pixels (20.0 MP)

Size

59.97 MB

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