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C1876
Hawkers at an Aboriginal Station.
Artist:
Scarce colonial engraving of hawkers plying their trade at an aboriginal mission. They are with their wagon one with; Gilmore and Gardiner drapers and outfitters, written on the side. Fromm the original edition of the Australasian Sketcher. Collections: National Library … Read Full Description
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S/N: ISN-ABOR-760722008A–447101
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Full Title:
Hawkers at an Aboriginal Station.
Date:
C1876
Artist:
Condition:
Narrow top margin extended, otherwise in good condition
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
226mm
x 135mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1876
Description:
Scarce colonial engraving of hawkers plying their trade at an aboriginal mission. They are with their wagon one with; Gilmore and Gardiner drapers and outfitters, written on the side.
Fromm the original edition of the Australasian Sketcher.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 914558
State Library New South Wales: REF1/MAV/FM4/9236-9239
State Library Victoria: PCINF AS 06-09-73 P.104
Samuel Calvert (1828 - 1913)
Samuel Calvert (1828-1913) English painter and engraver who moved to Adelaide after his older brothers John and William migrated to South Australia in 1843. By 1850 Calvert had set up on his own account in King William Street then then moved to Melbourne as an engraver in 1853. He was a prolific and left a large body of work.
