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C1874
Burke & Wills Monument, Melbourne.
Artist:
J .J. Crew
Scarce c.19th hand coloured engraving of the Burke and Wills sculpture by Charles Summers 1865 which was was originally placed at the intersection of Collins and Russell streets, and acted as a roundabout. In 1886, the monument was moved to … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Burke & Wills Monument, Melbourne.
Date:
C1874
Artist:
J .J. Crew
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
130mm
x 147mm
Paper Size:
200mm
x 185mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1874
Description:
Scarce c.19th hand coloured engraving of the Burke and Wills sculpture by Charles Summers 1865 which was was originally placed at the intersection of Collins and Russell streets, and acted as a roundabout. In 1886, the monument was moved to Spring Street, outside the Princess Theatre. It remained there for almost 90 years, before being moved again in 1973 to the edge of Carlton Gardens in Victoria Street because of the planned City Loop train lines. It again moved in 1979 to City Square and has been removed from its present location at the corner of Collins and Swanston streets for restoration.
References:
Ferguson, J. A. Bibliography of Australia Volumes 1-8, Canberra 1976 7280.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 7337226
Library of Congress Washington D.C.: 43021238
State Library Victoria: RARELTF 919.4 B643AU
State Library New South Wales: Call Numbers:Q980.1/46D1
State Library South Australia: 919.4 B755 b
State Library of Western Australia: Call Number Q 994
