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Boy with view of Darling Harbour from Berry's Bay
Boy with view of Darling Harbour from Berry's Bay

Boy with view of Darling Harbour from Berry's Bay

Photographer
Date1903-1920
Object number00013815
NameGlass plate negative
MediumEmulsion on glass
DimensionsOverall: 164 x 215 mm, 1 mm, 0.15 kg
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Transfer from the Mitchell Library
DescriptionThe steam yacht ENA can be seen moored in the background, left.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.