Merle

1940

Merle

1940

Merle, - Remembering the photographer who was always ready to snap people walking thru the Square. The era when mother made the children's clothes and we dressed up to go to town. Could the look be one of independence or moody?

Area: Central City / Cathedral Square

Contributor: Merle Conaghan

Source: Entry in the 2019 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in canterburystories.nz

Reference ID: CCL-PH19-0134

Uploaded by: CCL Photo Hunt

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