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The official stand and guests at the Fairfield Show, Fairfield, NSW

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Date24/10/1925DescriptionThis is a series of four photographs of the View of the official stand and distinguished guests at the Fairfield Show, Fairfield, NSW. The Fairfield Show was a major annual community event, showcasing local agriculture, produce, crafts, and entertainment. The official stand hosted dignitaries, organisers, and invited guests, reflecting the Show’s importance as both a social and ceremonial occasion in the district.NotesThis photograph is enclosed in a paper frame stamped “A Polaroid Land Picture” and marked with “Du Val Studios – 551 High Street, Penrith.” The reverse features printed promotional text describing the Polaroid Land Camera as a revolutionary device capable of producing a finished black-and-white print in just 10 seconds without the need for a darkroom, liquids, or chemicals. The text notes that each image could be sealed under plastic using the included Polaroid print coater for permanence, with a free reprint offered if this process was overlooked and discoloration occurred. This item reflects mid-20th-century advances in instant photography and its marketing to the public.

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Image ColourBlack & WhiteImage Size95mm x 70mmFile SizeJPG: .1.51MB 1.66MB ; 1.61MB ; 1.84MBTypePrintOriginalYesAccessAppointment required to view original photographCopyrightOut of copyrightRightsFairfield City Council AcknowledgementFairfield City Council

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The official stand and guests at the Fairfield Show, Fairfield, NSW