Historical information

This photograph is part of a donated sub-collection relating to the history of the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild. This photograph is presumed to be of two sisters named Lillie and Olive Duncan, who were members of the Guild in the 1930s & 1940s.

Their father David Hood Duncan was a farmer.

Significance

This is a photograph of social and historic significance, being part of a sub-collection of material that provides a snapshot of the type of individuals involved in the LHLG and the activities carried out by that organisation. The image is also significant as an insight into the childhood of these two young girls.

Physical description

Sepia photograph of two young girls in white long-sleeved dresses and wide ruffled white hats tied with a large bow under the chin. The photograph is mounted on a brown cardboard.

Inscriptions & markings

Inscribed on base edge of mount "Wherrett & Co." "The Studio: SALE"