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C1868
Chinese Costermonger.
Artist:
HS
Rare colonial engraving of an Australian Chinese costermonger (fruit and vegetable seller), a term derived from the words costard (a medieval variety of apple) and monger (seller), and later came to be used to describe hawkers in general. From the … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Chinese Costermonger.
Date:
C1868
Artist:
HS
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
172mm
x 115mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1868
Description:
Rare colonial engraving of an Australian Chinese costermonger (fruit and vegetable seller), a term derived from the words costard (a medieval variety of apple) and monger (seller), and later came to be used to describe hawkers in general.
From the original edition of the Illustrated Australian News.
Collections:
State Library Victoria: CINF IAN 30-03-68 P.4
State Library Victoria: CINF IAN 30-03-68 P.4
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