Thomas Curnow - a portrait of Curnow; &, a sample of the red fabric from his sister's scarf (held ov...
Thomas Curnow - a portrait of Curnow; &, a sample of the red fabric from his sister's scarf (held ov...
Thomas Curnow - a portrait of Curnow; &, a sample of the red fabric from his sister's scarf (held over a candle to signal the special police train sent after the Kelly Gang), ca. 1880
About this item
Full title
Date
ca. 1880
Call Numbers
PXB 439
Record Identifier
Reference Code
Formats
Pictures, Photographs and Objects
Physical Description
Contents
Photographs - 10.3 x 6.2 cm. - 1 carte de visite (with red border)
Objects - fabric 3 x 6 cm. , card 16.7 x 20.8 cm. - 1 piece red fabric, mounted on card, with mss note
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Scope and Contents
Contents
1. Thomas Curnow - carte de visite portrait, ca. 1880 / G.Richards, Ballarat
2. Piece of fabric from Curnow's sister's red lama scarf, mounted on card, with mss note in R.J. Mathew's hand
Alternative Titles
Full title
Thomas Curnow - a portrait of Curnow; &, a sample of the red fabric from his sister's scarf (held over a candle to signal the special police train sent after the Kelly Gang), ca. 1880
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Artists
Notes
General note
Digital order no:Album ID : 971247
Signature / Inscriptions
"Enclosed is a photo of Mr Curnow, who was instrumental / in capturing the Kelly gang and a genuine piece of / his sister's red shawl which was used to give a / warning signal to a police train. / Mr Curnow was a personal friend of my father for / many years. / R.J. Mathew" -- mss notes
"Tom Curnow" -- in ink on the lower edge of the carte
Contextual Information
Source
Presented by R.J. Mathew, Apr 1955
Transfer from P1/Curnow, Thomas (BM), Feb 2006
Administrative / Biographical history
"... I quietly prepared everything including a red lama [sic] scarf, a candle, and matches to go to Benalla ... I heard the train coming in the distance. I immediately caught up the scarf, candle and matches and ran down the line to meet the train. On reaching a straight part of the line where those in the train would be able to see the danger sign...
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
PXB 439
Record Identifier
1LjRBz59
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/1LjRBz59
Other Identifiers
Reference code
447312
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