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C1862
The Australian Ox Tooran.
Early colonial engraving of the short horn bull, Tooran, bred by Mr. Allen at Hopkins River, near Warranambool, from Copson an imported shorthorn bull and a half-bred colonial cow. In height he is 5ft. 61/2in. from the shoulder to the … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The Australian Ox Tooran.
Date:
C1862
Artist:
Unknown
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
235mm
x 132mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1862
Description:
Early colonial engraving of the short horn bull, Tooran, bred by Mr. Allen at Hopkins River, near Warranambool, from Copson an imported shorthorn bull and a half-bred colonial cow.
In height he is 5ft. 61/2in. from the shoulder to the root of the tail, with a girth of 9ft. behind the forelegs, 8ft. over the hips and 9ft. 11in. around the middle. He weighed 2,200 lbs. when exhibited. He was the property of E. Wilson of the Melbourne Argus.
From the original edition of The Illustrated London News.
