Sun bathing at Coes Ford

1958-59

"Coes Ford was a favourite picnic spot for families that had cars. A picnic by the river was a change from the surf at Brighton. These girls are sunbathing oblivious to the little box brownie camera. The family car was a 1939 Austin and had seating for 5 children, 2 adults and picnic baskets. There were no shops or amenities. It took over an hour to travel to Coes Ford from Christchurch. One girl has olive skin, the other very fair and tried to hide her freckles." - Contributor's note

Area: Other / Wider Canterbury

Contributor: Sheryn Harkess

Source: Entry in the 2019 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in canterburystories.nz

Reference ID: CCL-PH19-0298

Uploaded by: CCL Photo Hunt

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