Historical information

Black and white photo of two girls in elaborate costumes with straw hats for an Annual Demonstration.
The year is not known but it is in the 1940s or 1950s as the album was a collection of press photos taken during dress rehearsals from that time.
Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the 1980's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.

Significance

A record of the displays at the Annual Demonstrations. Also that Legacy provided classes for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.

Physical description

Black and white photo in an album of 2 girls in colourful outfits with straw hats backstage.