Historical information

One of a number of 'real photo' and commercial postcards created by or owned by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew. The postcards are part of a larger collection of photographs, postcards and publications donated to the collection in May 2021.

Physical description

Monochrome postcard of the fairies’ tree, signed by Ola Cohn. In this scene the sculptor is showing carving the tree. The postcard uses an image taken by a photographer from the Melbourne Argus newspaper.

Inscriptions & markings

Th sculptor at work on her gift to the children of Melbourne / The Fairies Tree in the Fitzroy Gardens Melbourne / Sculptor Mrs Ola Cohn A.R.C.A. (London) / Photographed by the Argus Melbourne.
A Real Photograph / Produced in Australia / Signed: "Ola Cohn"