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C1882
Sketches on the Road.
Rare engraving of the Opposum-Hill rush near Berlin, Victoria which was renamed Rheola in 1876. Four insets: 1. On the road, shows a group of diggers with swags and shovels followed by two Chinese diggers in coolie hats; 2. John … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Sketches on the Road.
Date:
C1882
Artist:
Unknown
Condition:
Minor creasing at top, otherwise in good condition.
Technique:
Engraving.
Image Size:
228mm
x 153mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1882
Description:
Rare engraving of the Opposum-Hill rush near Berlin, Victoria which was renamed Rheola in 1876.
Four insets:
1. On the road, shows a group of diggers with swags and shovels followed by two Chinese diggers in coolie hats;
2. John “Wellyhard” at it, operating a windlass
3. Diggers camp, with men seated around rows of tents and a billy suspended above a camp fire
4. Chinese Store.
From the original edition of the Australasian Sketcher.
Collections:
State Library Victoria: Accession no: A/S10/06/76/36
State Library Victoria: Accession no: A/S10/06/76/36
