W. Hickey, Champion Sculler of the Colonies - Antique Print from 1867
C1867

W. Hickey, Champion Sculler of the Colon…

Rare engraving of the champion Australian sculler William Hickey who defeated Dick Green. Green had returned to Sydney to find a new champion in the person of W. Hickey, and after rowing several races against him, it was clearly demonstrated … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

W. Hickey, Champion Sculler of the Colonies

Date:

C1867

Artist:

Unknown

Condition:

In good condition.

Technique:

Engraving.

Image Size: 

115mm 
x 135mm
AUTHENTICITY
W. Hickey, Champion Sculler of the Colonies - Antique Print from 1867

Genuine antique
dated:

1867

Description:

Rare engraving of the champion Australian sculler William Hickey who defeated Dick Green.

Green had returned to Sydney to find a new champion in the person of W. Hickey, and after rowing several races against him, it was clearly demonstrated that Hickey was the stronger sculler of the two. On June 20, 1866, he lost the championship finally to Hickey, the race being on the Parramatta River, stakes were £400.

From the original edition of the Illustrated Sydney News. 

Collections:
State Library New South Wales: TN115 SLNSW
State Library Victoria: RARENSL N.S.W. 1875

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