Pineapples at Mudgee

Date1900-1920

Object numberANMS0227[027]

NamePhotograph

MediumSilver gelatin print

DimensionsOverall: 151 x 200 mm

ClassificationsPhotographs

Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Robert D McKilliam

Terms

farming

DescriptionA black and white photograph of rows of pineapple plants with recently tilled soil between at Mudgee in New South Wales.HistoryThe Mudgee region in New South Wales is known predominantly for its wine industry but the land of the area also produces numerous other crops such as fruit and nuts in addition to pasture for sheep and cattle. 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.