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C1885
Sketches at the Easter Encampment.
Scarce engraved views of the 1885 Easter encampment with last scene (9.) showing huge crowds at Watsons Bay pier.1. “I thought I heard a noise.” 2. “Two in hot haste.” 3. “Accounts for the noise.” 4. “Far flashed the red … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Sketches at the Easter Encampment.
Date:
C1885
Artist:
Unknown
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
223mm
x 323mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1885
Description:
Scarce engraved views of the 1885 Easter encampment with last scene (9.) showing huge crowds at Watsons Bay pier.1. “I thought I heard a noise.” 2. “Two in hot haste.” 3. “Accounts for the noise.” 4. “Far flashed the red artillery.” 5. “The challenge: ‘Who goes there?'” 6. “Some of the staff.” 7. “The alarm.” 8. “The big torpedo.” 9. “Watson’s Bay Pier at sunset.”
From the original edition of The Illustrated Sydney News.
References:
Gibbs & Shallard. Illustrated Sydney News. ISSN 2203-5397.
Collections:
State Library New South Wales: F8/39-40
State Library Victoria: PCINF SLVIC=1853-1872
National Library Australia: Bib ID 440095
