Portrait of John Abernethy

1940s

Portrait of John Abernethy

1940s

Portrait view of John Abernethy, in his cadet uniform at the Matthews’ flower market garden.

Handwritten annotation on reverse reads: “At Matthews in the market garden stock flowers. John Abernethy cadets.”

Creator: Yvonne Dixon

Contributor: Yvonne Dixon

Source: Entry in the 2024 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt.

Reference ID: CCL-PH24-2045

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