Studio portrait of Olive Brittingham, a member of the Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD), who works ...

Accession Number P05891.003
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Maker Swiss Studios
Place made Australia: Victoria, Melbourne
Date made 1916
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

Studio portrait of Olive Brittingham, a member of the Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD), who works at the No. 1 Rest Home, Wirth's Park, St Kilda Road. The convalescent home was established on the grounds of Wirth's Circus in 1915, following the return of wounded soldiers from Gallipoli. No. 1 Rest Home also serves as a training centre for VADs.