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Young woman sitting astride a turtle

This black and white print depicts young woman wearing socks, sandals, one piece spotted playsuit and long sleeved cardigan seated on a turtle with rope harness. Probably taken at the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. For more on the strange sport of turtle riding see our >>>>blog<<<<.

 

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Photographer: Unknown. ANMM Collection Gift from McIlwraith McEacharn Limited.

 

Object number ANMS0850[142]

 

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Uploaded on August 1, 2012
Taken circa 1930