Historical information

Copied from a lantern slide, the photograph depicts a large gathering at Baarmutha Park on Easter Monday, 1906. There are groups of men, women and young children, all dressed in formal attire. Some of the women are holding parasols.

Significance

The record is historically significant as it provides insight into the types of social and leisure activities enjoyed by people in the early twentieth century. It also illustrates the attire worn during this time.

Physical description

Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper.

Inscriptions & markings

Reverse:
1997.2557 /
A02557 /