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The launch party beside the bows of the Kedah, July 16, 1927, 1927-07-16

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 9/3

Scope and Contents

202 x 139 mm. Showing officials and guests beneath the bows of the Kedah just prior to the launch. The ship was launched by Sir George and Lady Evelyn Maxwell (at left of the group); beside them stand Oliver and Violet Catherine Marks. Other figures have not been individually identified.

Dates

  • 1927-07-16

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Biographical / Historical

Photographer unknown.

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good condition.

Related Materials

For other views relating to the Kedah see BAM 9/1; BAM 9/2 and BAM 9/4.

Bibliography

A full list of those present is in British Malaya (1927), August, p. 105-108 where this photograph is also reproduced.

General

PJ.

Originator(s)

Unknown

Finding aid date

2002-06-03 13:55:17+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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