C1868

Bridge at North Fremantle, Western Australia.

Scarce c.19th engraved view of the first Fremantle Bridge. The bridge was built in 1866 out of timber by convict labour 1863-7, and was officially opened 2 October 1867. From the original edition of The Illustrated London News. References: De Vries, … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

Bridge at North Fremantle, Western Australia.

Date:

C1868

Artist:

Unknown

Condition:

Faint spot at centre left, otherwise in good condition

Technique:

Hand coloured engraving.

Image Size: 

238mm 
x 123mm

Paper Size: 

270mm 
x 156mm
AUTHENTICITY
Bridge at North Fremantle, Western Australia. - Antique View from 1868

Genuine antique
dated:

1868

Description:

Scarce c.19th engraved view of the first Fremantle Bridge.

The bridge was built in 1866 out of timber by convict labour 1863-7, and was officially opened 2 October 1867.

From the original edition of The Illustrated London News.

References:
De Vries, L. History as Hot News: World of the Early Victorians Through the Eyes of the “Illustrated London News”.. London 1996.

Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 8438724
State Library Victoria: RARELTEF 052 IL696I
State Library New South Wales: RECORD IDENTIFIER 74Vv5Oy4wEgl

 

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