C1881

Chinese Immigrants being examined by med…

Artist:

Artist unknown

Chinese immigrants came in large numbers with the discovery of gold at Palmer River Queensland in 1872 and were checked for signs of small pox before being allowed to disembark. On 10 October 1881 the ship struck Fish Reef near … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

Chinese Immigrants being examined by medical officers on board S.S. "Brisbane."

Date:

C1881

Artist:

Artist unknown

Condition:

In good condition.

Technique:

Engraving.

Image Size: 

210mm 
x 160mm
AUTHENTICITY
Chinese Immigrants being examined by medical officers on board S.S. "Brisbane." - Antique Print from 1881

Genuine antique
dated:

1881

Description:

Chinese immigrants came in large numbers with the discovery of gold at Palmer River Queensland in 1872 and were checked for signs of small pox before being allowed to disembark. On 10 October 1881 the ship struck Fish Reef near Darwin and sank without loss of life.

Very rare engraving from the original edition of The Illustrated Sydney News,
which was published from 1854 to 1889 and included a number of high
quality engravings in each issue. Each engraved illustration would take
an engraver between one and two weeks to make.

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