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C1884
Malua: The Winner of the Cup.
Colonial engraving of Malua, winner of the 1884 Melbourne Cup, carrying 9 st 9 lb (61 kg; 135 lb). Malua fought out the finish with Commotion (9 st 12 lb) to win by half a length. Malua was the most … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Malua: The Winner of the Cup.
Date:
C1884
Artist:
Unknown
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Engraving.
Image Size:
231mm
x 170mm
Paper Size:
262mm
x 185mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1884
Description:
Colonial engraving of Malua, winner of the 1884 Melbourne Cup, carrying 9 st 9 lb (61 kg; 135 lb). Malua fought out the finish with Commotion (9 st 12 lb) to win by half a length. Malua was the most versatile Australian Thoroughbred racehorse in history winning over distances, ranging from 5 1⁄2 furlongs to 3 1⁄4 miles (1,100 – 5,200 metres).
From the original edition of The Australasian Sketcher.
Collections:
State Library Victoria: Accession no: 191184181
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