Photographs and negatives of The Rocks, Sydney; Woolloomooloo; Darling Harbour and city views / by J...
Photographs and negatives of The Rocks, Sydney; Woolloomooloo; Darling Harbour and city views / by John G. Sprod, 1945
About this item
Full title
Date
1945
Call Numbers
PXB 371 , ON 197
Record Identifier
Reference Code
Formats
Pictures and Photographs
Physical Description
Contents
Photographs - 6 x 6 cm. - 25 silver gelatin contact prints, 36 negatives
Other Descriptions
Level of description
Fonds
Access and use
Copying Conditions
Out of copyright : Created before 1955
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Physical Access Conditions
Access to this pictures collection via appointment only. Please submit your request through Ask a Librarian : Applies to ON 197
Subjects
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Scope and Contents
Contents
PXB 371
1-8. The Rocks, Sydney
9-13. Darling Harbour
14-16. Woolloomooloo
17-25. Views of Sydney including the A.P.A. Building, the Royal Arcade, Taronga Zoo and Circular Quay
ON 197 NEGATIVES
1-16. The Rocks, Sydney
17-20. Darling Harbour
21-24. Woolloomooloo
25-36. Views of Sydney including Kings Cross, the A.P.A. B...
Alternative Titles
Full title
Photographs and negatives of The Rocks, Sydney; Woolloomooloo; Darling Harbour and city views / by John G. Sprod, 1945
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Artists
Notes
General note
Photographer John G. Sprod. Taken when he was in the RAAF stationed in Sydney. The subject matter (back lanes with washing hanging out and street urchins) is typical of the imagery exhibited at that time. One negative of people fishing from Harbour steps shows clear evidence of 'reworking',including the removal of one figure to improve composition...
Contextual Information
Source
Presented Jan 1996
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
PXB 371 , ON 197
Record Identifier
9BvMDWb9
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/9BvMDWb9
Other Identifiers
Reference code
112265
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