Aerial view of Pyrmont in Sydney
Photographer
Samuel J Hood Studio
(Australian, 1899 - 1953)
Date1899-1953
Object number00021345
NamePhotograph
MediumSilver gelatin print
DimensionsOverall: 155 x 203 mm
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionThe arrow featured to the right is pointing to Pyrmont Cold Store. Jones Bay wharves appear in foreground, with possibly RMS STRATHNAVER moored at wharf 21 Jones Bay.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.
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