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Lady Macquaries Chair-Sydney Harbour, 1888 - 1889

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y308A/105

Scope and Contents

210 x 155 mm. A view of the large block of sandstone, with carved steps and a carved inscription, with Farm Cove partly visible at the left of the picture. The carving was done in 1816 so that the Governor’s wife could rest and look across the harbour on the walk back from the town to Government House.

Dates

  • Creation: 1888 - 1889

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Fair condition, some overall fading.

Date information

DateText: The date is approximate..

Originator(s)

Bayliss, Charles, 1850-1897, photographer

Finding aid date

2012-03-23 10:38:43+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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