E05374 Accession Number: E05374

Description

The finish of the 400 metres swim, won by America, in the Lac St. James, in the Bois de Boulogne, during the Inter Allied Games held near Paris. Lieutenant Wiliam Longworth from Rose Bay, NSW, representing Australia, second in the event, may be seen in the centre wearing a white cloak. Being helped out of the water on the left is 2nd Lieutenant Norman Ross (USA), who came first.

Details

Accession Number
E05374
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
June 1919-July 1919
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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