Public Library, with new wing
(1920s)
Medium
gelatin silver photograph
Measurements
14.9 × 20.0 cm (image)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased from Mr M. Atkins through Mrs Joyce Evans, 1984
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Inscription
inscribed in pencil on reverse u.l.: Public Library / 29 18 (with new wing) (29 crossed out twice)
inscribed in pencil on reverse c.: 22
Accession Number
PH185-1984
Department
Australian Photography
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