Lot 040: Large Collection of Vintage Australian Black and White Family and Professional Photographs, Mid-20th Century

Description

A substantial collection of vintage black and white photographs, primarily from Australia, featuring family portraits, military figures, wedding scenes, and professional event photography, spanning the mid-20th century. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Australia, circa 1910s-1970s, with specific dates like 1941 noted on some items and commercial photography details from Perth. * Material: Photographic paper, some mounted on card, one in a wooden frame. * Style: Portraiture, candid, and commercial event photography, capturing a range of social and historical moments. Condition: General wear consistent with age, including creasing, minor tears, yellowing, foxing, and fading on various prints and mounts. The single wooden frame shows minor scuffs and wear. Interesting fact: * Several professional photographs are identified as being from Shepherd Baker Sullivan Assoc., a commercial photography studio in Subiaco, Perth, providing clear provenance. * Some photographs depict events featuring a "6KYNA Perth" microphone, indicating their connection to Australian radio broadcasting history. Use: This collection is ideal for genealogists, collectors of Australian historical photography, or those seeking authentic vintage decorative pieces.

Condition Report

Creasing, minor tears, yellowing, foxing, fading, and general surface wear on photographs and mounts. Scuffs and wear on the single wooden frame.

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