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C1866
The Champion Sculling Match Between Green and Hickey, on the Parramatta River, January 20th.
Engraving of the famous sculling match between William Hickey and Richard Green on the Parramatta River. William Hickey (c1844-1891) was Australia’s top rower in an earlier era. William was widely regarded by many as superior to any other rower produced … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The Champion Sculling Match Between Green and Hickey, on the Parramatta River, January 20th.
Date:
C1866
Artist:
Unknown (M.L.)
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
370mm
x 115mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1866
Description:
Engraving of the famous sculling match between William Hickey and Richard Green on the Parramatta River.
William Hickey (c1844-1891) was Australia’s top rower in an earlier era. William was widely regarded by many as superior to any other rower produced by Australia during the latter half of the 19th century; a list that includes world champions such as Trickett, Beach, Kemp and Searle. Certainly, he ranks with the nation’s greatest.
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
