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View of garden
View of garden

View of garden

Date18 September 1906
Object numberANMS0227[019]
NamePhotograph
MediumSilver gelatin print
DimensionsOverall: 123 x 95 mm
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Robert D McKilliam
DescriptionA black and white image of a manicured garden featuring a stone path seperating flower beads of shurbs and climbing plants. The inscription on the back of the photograph reads "Niel lawn, 18th Sept 1906".SignificanceThis image is a part of the Captain Robert McKilliam collection. Captain McKilliam worked for the Aberdeen White Star Line for 32 years and sailed aboard such famous clipper ships as SALAMIS and THERMOPYLAE. He moved to Sydney in 1913 where he served as Assistant Wharf Master on Darling Island.