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Bow of sailing ship at sea, with waves and sea birds
Bow of sailing ship at sea, with waves and sea birds

Bow of sailing ship at sea, with waves and sea birds

Photographer (Australian, 1877 - 1951)
Datec 1910
Object numberANMS1092[049]
NameGlass plate negative
MediumEmulsion on glass
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Mr and Mrs Glassford
DescriptionPhotograph of a mounted photo depicting the bow of a ship at sea. An inscription on the mount, lower right corner, reads: 'Hall Photo'.SignificanceThe Hall photographic collection provides an important pictorial record of recreational boating in Sydney Harbour from the 1890s to the 1930s. The collection documents the lively sailing scene in Sydney during this period and features images of vessels ranging from large racing and cruising yachts to the great array of skiffs and the emerging technologies of motorboats. Images of many iconic vessels are also included in this visual record.