Carver and Gertrude, Australia
Object numberM2017/007:101
TitleCarver and Gertrude, Australia
DescriptionThis photo is indicative of personal memory and showcases the re-emergence of life in Australia for Denis Frederick Carver (born Fritz Schnitzer), a Viennese Jew who was interned in the ‘ghetto district’ of Japanese occupied Shanghai, China during World War 2. . This personal photo is evocative and warm-hearted, a snapshot of the Australian lifestyle.
The image depicts Carver and wife, Gertrude Carver nee Elter at their home. She was the daughter of Hermann Elter. Carver and Gertrude had married in Shanghai in 1946. The reverse of the photo is inscribed with “Only for me” in German.
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 Carver and wife, Gertrude Carver nee Elter at their home. She was the daughter of Hermann Elter. Carver and Gertrude had married in Shanghai in 1946. The reverse of the photo is inscribed with “Only for me” in German.
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 periodpost World War II
Subjectlife in Australia, arrival in Australia, Jews, victims
Object namephotographs
Materialpaper
Techniquephotography
Dimensions
- photograph length: 60.00 mm
height: 90.00 mm
Language
- German "Only mine"
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Len Mahemoff