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View of Sydney Harbour from Point Piper towards the city showing Clarke Island and Fort Denison
View of Sydney Harbour from Point Piper towards the city showing Clarke Island and Fort Denison

View of Sydney Harbour from Point Piper towards the city showing Clarke Island and Fort Denison

Photographer
Date1908-1914
Object numberANMS1092[259]
NameGlass plate negative
MediumEmulsion on glass
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Mr and Mrs Glassford
DescriptionThis image is part of a panorama that also consists of image ANMS1092[190] and ANMS1092[197]. 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.