Photograph of Iddo 'Snowy' Munro, 1909
Object Type
Photography/Photograph
Date Used
1909
1909
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Object Detail
Brief Description
A studio portrait photograph of Iddo 'Snowy' Munro, pictured standing next to a bicycle wearing sporting attire, a sash and approximately 18 medals and trophies. The back drop is of an outdoor garden scene. Floral arrangements appear to be laid out on the ground at Munro's feet. A handwritten signature is visible on the bottom right corner; " T. HUMPHREY & CO." Image is celebrating Munro's then 1909 Warrnambool to Melbourne road race world record, completing the race in the fastest time of 7h 12’ 51’’. His time officially beat the train from Warrnambool to Melbourne by 5 minutes, and the record stood until 1931.
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Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 380 W: 310 D: 1mm (H: 14 15/16 W: 12 3/16 D: 1/16")
Media/Materials
Associated Event
Date Used
1909
1909
1909
Place Used
Location
In storage
Registration No
N2016.19.10
Credit Line
Kindly donated by Lindy Louise Kreun (nee Munro) granddaughter of IDDO Robert Munro
Subject Auto Tags
Photograph
Bicycle
Snapshot
Vintage clothing
Vehicle
Cycling
Bicycle wheel
Gentleman
Bicycle part
Picture frame
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