Medium
gelatin silver photograph
Measurements
35.7 × 35.6 cm (image)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased through The Art Foundation of Victoria with the assistance of The Ian Potter Foundation, Governor, 1989
© Estate of Athol Shmith
Gallery location
Not on display
Inscription
inscribed in pencil l.l.: Victoria Shaw - Film Actress
inscribed in pencil l.r.: Athol Shmith
inscribed in blue ballpoint pen on support reverse c.: Late 50’s.
stamped in purple ink on support reverse c.: Photography by / ATHOL SHMITH / F.R.P.S. ... F.R.S.A. / 125 COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE C1 / TELEPHONE CENTRAL 27
inscribed in pencil and blue fibre-tipped pen on support reverse c.: 5 x 4 Master View Camera / Kodak Ekton Camera 14" LENS. (Camera crossed out) / Royal Pan Film / DK• 50 developer. / Printed on Ilford Bromide
inscribed (diagonally) in blue ballpoint pen on support reverse c.: Black Mount.
Accession Number
PH50-1989
Department
Australian Photography
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
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