Item 2: [Sketchbook], Sydney, May 4, 1841-[ca. 1857] / by Peter MacPherson
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Item 2: [Sketchbook], Sydney, May 4, 1841-[ca. 1857] / by Peter MacPherson
Item 2: [Sketchbook], Sydney, May 4, 1841-[ca. 1857] / by Peter MacPherson
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Date
May 4, 1841-[ca. 1857]
Call Numbers
PXA 7187/Item 2
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Physical Description
Contents
1 sketchbook (28 drawings) - 23 x 29 cm. - pencil, ink wash
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Out of copyright : Creator died before 1955
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Scope and Contents
Contents
1 sketchbook of 28 pencil and pencil ink wash drawings on 28 sheets with marbled paper covers and original binding. Signed and dated on inside front cover, May 4th 1841.
Several of the drawings are titled and depict scenes in Sydney and England.
An early drawing titled “Pinchgut Island Port Jackson” shows the partially levelled islan...
Alternative Titles
Full title
Item 2: [Sketchbook], Sydney, May 4, 1841-[ca. 1857] / by Peter MacPherson
Notes
Date note
Peter MacPherson was in England between 1845 and 1857. The drawings in England were probably done at this time.
Description source
Inside front cover: 'Peter MacPherson, Australian College, Jamison Street, May 4th 1841, Sydney'.
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Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
PXA 7187/Item 2
Record Identifier
1xqGK03Y
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/1xqGK03Y
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Reference code
9627623
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