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Coronation 12 May 1937. (George VI) DUNIH 531.45

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Coronation 12 May 1937. (George VI)

Photograph, black and white, of seven elderly weavers on factory floor - bunting hanging in the background. The image is captioned, ‘Weaver Veterans, photo by W.I.W.’ and dated ‘Coronation 12th May 1937’. Marked on the back in pencil is, "Malcolm Ogilvie & Co Ltd., Constable Works, Dundee". From left to right back row: Minnie Mc Laren (Loom no. 43, worked at mill for 42 years), Jessie Fisher (Loom no. 41, worked for 53 years), Margaret Lowden (Loom no. 11, worked for 44 years). Front row: Margaret Lee (Loom no. 4 worked for 52 years), Joan Hood (Loom no. 16, worked for 50 years), Janet Remont (Loom no. 96, worked for 55 years) and Isabella Graham (Loom no. 18, worked for 54 years). Part of a collection of photographs depicting scenes from Constable Jute Works, Dura Street owned by Malcolm Ogilvie and Company.

Number: DUNIH 531.45
Name: Coronation 12 May 1937. (George VI)
Date: Not Specified
Location: In Store