Post Card, Jack Kerr Luna Park

Historical information

Luna Park in St Kilda has been a popular tourist destination thoughout the times and Jack Kerr and friend visited the theme Park during a visit to Melbourne at some stage. At this stage it appears that a photographer studio was in place at the park. It was common for people to get photos done of their adventures to show friends and relatives and for a photographic memory.

Significance

Shows the popular destinations during the time. Demonstrates typical dress in the period.

Physical description

Rectangular, Black & white. Jack Kerr & friend sitting on a bench seat both wearing hats, suits and ties.

Inscriptions & markings

Back: In black ink stamped, Luna Park, St Kilda.
Electric Studio
M. D. True, Manager.
Photos Finished while you wait.
Day or Night.
Written inpancil the word Kerr.

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