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C1888
A Camel Train, Loaded with Stores, at Hergott Springs, South Australia.
Artist:
Artist unknown
Very rare colonial engraving of a camel train at Hergott Springs, present day Marree. At the turn of the 20th century the town was divided in two, with Europeans on one side and Afghans and Aborigines on the other. The … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
A Camel Train, Loaded with Stores, at Hergott Springs, South Australia.
Date:
C1888
Artist:
Artist unknown
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Engraving.
Image Size:
115mm
x 70mm
Paper Size:
130mm
x 92mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1888
Description:
Very rare colonial engraving of a camel train at Hergott Springs, present day Marree. At the turn of the 20th century the town was divided in two, with Europeans on one side and Afghans and Aborigines on the other. The town was home to Australia’s first mosque, which was made of mud brick and built by the Afghan cameleers.
From the original edition of The Town and Country Journal.
