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Wool showroom Sydney Australia New South Wales
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Wool showroom Sydney Australia New South Wales
Wool showroom Sydney Australia New South Wales NSW probably 1920s
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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
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In this vintage photograph from the Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, we are transported back in time to a Wool Showroom in Sydney, Australia, New South Wales (NSW), likely dating back to the 1920s. The image exudes an air of elegance and sophistication, as we observe a group of individuals gathered around a grand display of wool samples. The room is adorned with ornate Victorian and Edwardian-era furnishings, including a large, ornate lantern slide projector, which casts a warm, inviting glow over the scene. The settlers, dressed in their finest attire, engage in animated conversation, their expressions full of excitement and anticipation. In the background, we catch a glimpse of a horse-drawn cart, a reminder of the rural farming lifestyle that was so integral to the Australian economy during this period. Sheep, a primary source of wool production, graze in a nearby field, their woolly coats glistening in the sunlight. The British Empire's influence is palpable in this scene, with the settlers embodying the spirit of colonialism and the pursuit of prosperity in the land down under. The display of wheat in the foreground further emphasizes the importance of agriculture and the role it played in shaping the Australian identity. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a window into the lives of settlers and farmers during a pivotal moment in Australian history. The Wool Showroom in Sydney, Australia, New South Wales, stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of those who sought to make a new life in a far-off land, and the role that wool production played in shaping the country's economic and cultural landscape.
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