Historical information
The image was featured in an article printed in 1952 profiling the lonely lot of the seaman ashore and the activities at the Mission to Seafarers. The actual clipping is adhered to a page of a "Snapshot" album of photographs and clippings donated by Sadie Wilson (c. 2002), a member of the Harbour Lights guild member.
The legend in the article mentions: "Dutchman Hans Roozaenbeck dances with Betty Stevens."
Significance
Photogograph taken in situ at the Mission to Seafarers in the 1950s with both dancers identified.
Physical description
Black and white gloss photographic print depicting a young couple holding hands while dancing
Inscriptions & markings
on verso: indigo blue ink stamp : COPYRIGHT PHOTOGRAPH .../ .../ The Argus MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA / Negative no [in pencil] AG991(A) Reference No [ blank]
Subjects
References
- Seamen find a mission - and a shore home Article in the Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Monday 4 February 1952, page 5 where the photo is published.
