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C1887
The Eight Hours a Day Procession Passing the Town …
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Scarce c.19th hand coloured engraving of the Eight-hour day march in Melbourne. The Eight-Hour Day Movement was a crucial 19th-century labour movement advocating for reduced workdays (8 hours work, 8 hours recreation, 8 hours rest) against harsh Industrial Revolution conditions … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The Eight Hours a Day Procession Passing the Town …
Date:
C1887
Artist:
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
109mm
x 150mm
Paper Size:
139mm
x 166mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1887
Description:
Scarce c.19th hand coloured engraving of the Eight-hour day march in Melbourne.
The Eight-Hour Day Movement was a crucial 19th-century labour movement advocating for reduced workdays (8 hours work, 8 hours recreation, 8 hours rest) against harsh Industrial Revolution conditions (10-16 hour days). Originating in Britain, it saw major early success in Melbourne, Australia, in 1856, when stonemasons staged a walk-off, leading to a historic win that inspired global adoption, creating a blueprint for modern work-life balance, fair pay, and worker rights recognised through celebrations like Labour Day.
References:
Ferguson, J. A. Bibliography of Australia Volumes 1-8, Canberra 1976 12842.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 2266945
State Library New South Wales: Call Numbers:TQ076098
State Library Victoria: SLT 919.4 C27
State Library South Australia: 919.4 C344
William Hatherell (1855 - 1928)
Painter born in London and studied at the R.A. Schools 1877–9. He exhibited at the Royal Academy and Royal Watercolour Society from 1879, showing portraits, genre and illustrations. He worked for Cassell's, who sent him to Australia as one of the main artists for Picturesque Australia, as well as The Graphic and other American magazines.
