black and white photograph, late 19th century - early 20th century

Historical information

This photograph has been set as Christmas postcard. It could be the front page of a greeting card.

Significance

Postcards and greeting form a vital part of social and historical records for researchers. They are very interesting records of places gone, architecture gone and people gone, showing social history such as dress, or early automobiles. This one record an earlier means of transport in east Gippsland.

Physical description

A small black / white oval shaped photograph set in a cream card with green writing at the bottom. The photo is of two horse teams and buggies crossing a large sandy beach.

Inscriptions & markings

on front just below photograph - CROSSING LAKE TYERS SANDS
Beneath that in cursive script is " This little view is sent from here To wish you joy and Christmas cheer And say you are remembered still with kindly thoughts and right goodwill"

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