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John Patterson and Clients (Happy In His Work)
John Patterson and Clients (Happy In His Work)

John Patterson and Clients (Happy In His Work)

Photographer (1928-2010)
Date1957-1959
Object number00027923
NamePhotograph
MediumSilver gelatin print
DimensionsOverall: 405 x 505 x 6 mm
Copyright© Estate of Jeff Carter
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionPhotograph by Jeff Carter depicts a beach on the Gold Coast with John Patterson massaging sun tan oil into the shoulders of a customer. A sign for John Patterson's sun tan oil appears behind him.HistoryJohn Patterson travelled Australia's east coast from Victoria to Queensland in an old Rolls Royce. He was a popular identity on beaches promoting his Vita Tan oil.