Digital Photograph - Woman on Swing, Back Garden, Brunswick, circa 1932

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Description Of Content:: A woman on a homemade swing, in a back garden, with a neighbouring house in the background.

Mavis Clencie on a swing in about 1932 in the Fraser family's back garden of 13 Culloden Street West Brunswick, which backed on to her family home across a lane. The family had boys, which was why they had a swing in the backyard. The photograph was taken at the time of Mavis and Len Dunlop's engagement. Mavis is wearing a light sweater, skirt and 'peep toe' shoes.
Acquisition Information:: Copied from Miss Doreen Dunlop, 2006
Acknowledgement:: Contributed by Miss Doreen Dunlop

Discipline:

History

Themes this item is part of:	Childhood & Youth Collection, Melbourne's Biggest Family Album Collection
Primary Classification:	DOMESTIC LIFE
Secondary Classification:	Child Rearing
Tertiary Classification:	play equipment
Inscriptions:	LAUREL PRINT 18
People Depicted:	Clencie, Mavis
Format:	Digital Still Image: Black & White; Tiff
Place & Date Depicted:	Brunswick West, Victoria, Australia, circa 1932
Photographer:	Unknown