Man holding up a model of 16th century ship
Photographer
Samuel J Hood Studio
(Australian, 1899 - 1953)
Date23 June 1934
Object number00035161
NameGlass plate negative
MediumEmulsion on glass
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionImage by Samuel Hood depicts a man sitting before an arched window holding up a model of 16th century ship. Beneath the window are four portraits.SignificanceThe Samuel J Hood photographic collection records an extensive range of maritime activity on Sydney Harbour, including sail and steam ships, crew portraits, crews at work, ship interiors, stevedores loading and unloading cargo, port scenes, pleasure boats and harbourside social activities from the 1890s through to the 1950s. They are also highly competent artistic studies and views - Hood was regarded as an important figure in early Australian photojournalism. Hood’s maritime photographs are one of the most significant collections of such work in Australia.
