Historical information
Student on extreme left Gwynnyth Crouch (1934.) Established to deter people from stealing fruit from the orchard. It was not entirely effective in giving protection to produce. Many Richmond residents claim to have supplemented the family fruit and vegetable supply in early years by pilferring from the Orchard. Occasionally a professional job was done by backing a truck up to the fence using bags to cover the boxthorn for easy entry and loading of the truck (E.B. Littlejohn).
Physical description
Sepia photograph. 5 female students standing on planks supported by ladders pruning the box thorn hedge.
Inscriptions & markings
On reverse, "Cutting box thorn hedge."
