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Glass plate negative of Eric Sheldon photographed by Tom Lennon

Glass plate negative of Eric Sheldon photographed by Tom Lennon

Object No. 94/63/1-65/6

Glass negative, quarter plate, Eric Sheldon in his office, Tom Lennon, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 12 November 1932

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Summary

Physical Description

Glass negative, quarter plate, Eric Sheldon in his office, Tom Lennon, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 12 November 1932 Eric J. Sheldon was a drummer, dance band leader and editor of the monthly industry magazine, "The Australian Music Maker and Dance Band News", 1932-36. In this photo he is seated at a desk using the telephone. On the desk there is an ink well, pen holder, calendar and a book labelled "DANCE BAND NEWS". Tom Lennon was the official photographer for the magazine. On the shelf behind Eric Sheldon is a portrait of his girlfriend, the singer Anita Sumae, who sang with Sheldon's band. The pair were married at St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney, New South Wales, on 5 September 1935. The offices of the "The Australian Music Maker and Dance Band News" were located on the Fourth floor, State Theatre Building, Market Street, Sydney, New South Wales.

DIMENSIONS

Height

81 mm

Width

105 mm

SOURCE

Acquisition Date

14 February 1994

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