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Portrait of a group of policewomen dressed to attend a garden party of Government House Sydney, 18 February 1954 / Photographer Merchant
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Title:
Portrait of a group of policewomen dressed to attend a garden party of Government House Sydney, 18 February 1954 / Photographer Merchant
Creator:
New South Wales. Police Dept.
Merchant, Norm (Norman Arthur Charles), 1916-2009.
Date:
1954
Format:
photographic cellulose negative: b & w ; 3.25 x 4.25 in.
Inscription:
This image is one of a series of 4 cellulose negatives contained in envelope no. 54/328 identified as: Subject: Women Police attending garden party at Government House on 18.2.54 / Location: Studio / Photographer: Merchant / Taken on: 18.2.54.
Subject:
policewomen
fashion (clothing)
hats
gloves
umbrellas
handbags
Description:
The garden party held on 18 February 1954 was one of many vice-regal events held for Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh held during the first Royal visit to Australia following the coronation of the Queen in June 1953. According to press reports more than 8000 guests crammed into the grounds of Government House for the event.
Source:
Justice & Police Museum ; FP11_0048_004
Rights:
You may save or print this image for research and study. If you wish to use it for any other purposes, you must contact Museums of History NSW to request permission.
Material Type:
Picture
Record number:
46549