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C1877
Consecration of the Melbourne Synagogue.
Scarce engraving of the Melbourne Synagogue . The 1850s saw the arrival of some 300 Jewish families from London and the Province of Posen, Prussia to Melbourne, prompting the construction of a new larger synagogue on the original Bourke Street … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Consecration of the Melbourne Synagogue.
Date:
C1877
Artist:
Unknown
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Engraving.
Image Size:
228mm
x 178mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1877
Description:
Scarce engraving of the Melbourne Synagogue .
The 1850s saw the arrival of some 300 Jewish families from London and the Province of Posen, Prussia to Melbourne, prompting the construction of a new larger synagogue on the original Bourke Street site. The foundation stone of the 650-seat building was laid in March, 1855 The synagogue was re-consecrated in 1877.
From the original edition of the Australasian Sketcher.
Collections:
State Library Victoria: Accession no: A/S 29/09/77/101
