Panorama of Sydney Harbour from Point Piper

Photographer William Hall Photographic Studio

Date1908-1914

Object numberVANMS1092[259]

NamePanorama

MediumDigital file

ClassificationsPhotographs

Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Mr and Mrs Glassford

Terms

DescriptionTaken using three glass plates from Point Piper the panorama looks down the harbour toward the city and across to Bradley's Head. A large number of shipss are anchored at various points in the harbour. This image shows the Domain Baths (background left), indicating that the panorama was taken after 1908.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 the many spectators and crowds who supported and followed the sailing races are also included in this visual record.