Blue Mountains 2
Object numberM2017/007:097
TitleBlue Mountains 2
DescriptionThis photo is indicative of personal memory and showcases the re-emergence of life in Australia for Gertrude Carver (nee Elter), a Viennese Jew. Her father was Hermann Elter, who features predominately in this collection. This personal photo is evocative and warm-hearted, a snapshot into ‘site seeing’ of a famous Australian heritage site.
The image depicts Hedy Hammerschlag, Gertrude and Mr. Korner sightseeing in Katoomba, the Blue Mountains in October 1947.
The reverse of the photo is inscribed with a note in German: “Beautiful view. Hedy, Trude, Korner”.
This photo is significant in its ability to communicate power of the human spirit in starting a new life in Australia after experiencing a difficult past.
The image depicts Hedy Hammerschlag, Gertrude and Mr. Korner sightseeing in Katoomba, the Blue Mountains in October 1947.
The reverse of the photo is inscribed with a note in German: “Beautiful view. Hedy, Trude, Korner”.
This photo is significant in its ability to communicate power of the human spirit in starting a new life in Australia after experiencing a difficult past.
Production date
Production periodpost World War II
Subjectlife in Australia, arrival in Australia, victims, Jews
Object namephotographs
Materialpaper
Techniquephotography
Dimensions
- photograph height: 61.00 mm
length: 88.00 mm
Language
- German "beautiful view" /
Hedy Hammerschlag, Trude, Korner /
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Len Mahemoff