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C1877
The New Grand Stand, Melbourne Cricket-Ground.
Rare c.19th engraved view of the Melbourne Cricket Ground’s first public grandstand, which was built in time for the First Test in March of 1877 and had a capacity of 2000 spectators. Known as the Reversible Stand, the grandstand featured … Read Full Description
$A 295
S/N: AS-SP-CRIC-770120168–191568
(C062)
Categories: Victoria – Melbourne, Cricket, SPORTS, AUSTRALIA, PRINTS & PHOTOGRAPHS, TOPOGRAPHICAL VIEWS
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Full Title:
The New Grand Stand, Melbourne Cricket-Ground.
Date:
C1877
Artist:
Unknown
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
225mm
x 152mm
Frame Size:
495mm
x 420mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1877
Description:
Rare c.19th engraved view of the Melbourne Cricket Ground’s first public grandstand, which was built in time for the First Test in March of 1877 and had a capacity of 2000 spectators.
Known as the Reversible Stand, the grandstand featured a unique system of ropes and pulleys, which allowed for the seating to be reversed so that spectators could watch football in the adjoining Yarra Park.
From the original edition of the Australasian Sketcher.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 914558
State Library New South Wales: REF1/MAV/FM4/9236-9239
State Library Victoria: PCINF AS 06-09-73 P.104
