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]
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<<<<.
The Australian National Maritime Museum undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collection. If you can identify a person, vessel or landmark, write the details in the Comments box below.
Thank you for helping caption this important historical image.
Photographer: Unknown. ANMM Collection Gift from McIlwraith McEacharn Limited.
Object number ANMS0850[142]