Item 1: [Sketchbook], Sydney, May 4, 1840-[ca. 1857] / by Peter MacPherson
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Item 1: [Sketchbook], Sydney, May 4, 1840-[ca. 1857] / by Peter MacPherson
Item 1: [Sketchbook], Sydney, May 4, 1840-[ca. 1857] / by Peter MacPherson
About this item
Full title
Date
May 4, 1840-[ca. 1857]
Call Numbers
PXA 7187/Item 1
Record Identifier
Reference Code
Physical Description
Contents
1 sketchbook (46 drawings) - 21 x 27 cm. - pencil
Other Descriptions
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Item
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Copying Conditions
Out of copyright : Creator died before 1955
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Subjects
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Scope and Contents
Contents
1 sketchbook of 46 pencil drawings on 29 sheets with marbled paper covers and original binding. Signed and dated on inside front cover, May 4th 1840.
Composed of English and European scenes of landscapes, coastal fishing and boats, country villages, old buildings and churches.
Alternative Titles
Full title
Item 1: [Sketchbook], Sydney, May 4, 1840-[ca. 1857] / by Peter MacPherson
Notes
Signature / Inscriptions
Several drawings are inscribed with 'PMP' or 'P.McPherson 1840'.
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, Sydney, May 4th 1840'.
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
PXA 7187/Item 1
Record Identifier
9yM0Bma9
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/9yM0Bma9
Other Identifiers
Reference code
9627620
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