The Union Jack on the David Jones building
Photographer
Geoff Lee (1928-2007)
(1928 - 2007)
Date1954
Object numberANMS1318[004]
NamePhotographic slide
Medium35mm photographic slide
DimensionsOverall: 46 x 42 mm
Copyright© Judith Lee
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Judy Lee
DescriptionThe image is of a large Union Jack flag displayed on the David Jones store front in celebration of the Royal Visit in 1954 by Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh.
SignificanceBetween February and April 1954 the Queen visited Australian cities and towns as part of a world royal tour visiting countries in the Commonwealth. This royal visit was the first to Australia of a reigning monarch.
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