The Silks and Satins of New South Wales, 1893 / Montagu Scott
The Silks and Satins of New South Wales, 1893 / Montagu Scott
About this item
Full title
Author / Creator
Date
1893
Call Numbers
LPG/45
Record Identifier
Reference Code
Physical Description
Contents
1 print - 49.5 x 80.2 cm (image); title box below image 6 x 35.5 cm; 69.5 x 95 cm (original mount) - chromolithograph
Other Descriptions
Level of description
Fonds
Access and use
Copying Conditions
Copyright status : Out of copyright - Creator died before 1955
Please acknowledge: : Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales
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Scope and Contents
Contents
A chromolithograph, titled, 'The Silks and Satins of New South Wales, dedicated by special permission to the Australian Jockey Club'.
A key (5.5 x 29.5 cm.) is pasted over the bottom of the image and identifies the owners of the colours.
Set against the background of Warwick Farm Racecourse in New South Wales, the work depicts 34 jockeys...
Alternative Titles
Full title
The Silks and Satins of New South Wales, 1893 / Montagu Scott
Continuation of Title
... dedicated by special permission to the Australian Jockey Club.
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Notes
Date note
Date and artist details from dealer's catalogue:
Advance Australiana, a catalogue from Ancanthe, 2014, number 33.
Description source
Advance Australiana, a catalogue from Ancanthe, 2014, number 33.
Contextual Information
Source
Purchased from Jane Lennon, Ancanthe Pty Ltd, May 2014, Lot 33
Administrative / Biographical history
The suburb of Warwick Farm has long been associated with the horse racing industry in New South Wales. Warwick Park estate was sold in 1882 to William Forrester, who changed the name to Warwick Farm to match his initials. Forrester became one of the most successful trainers of his time and in 1889 he and Edwin Oatley were the principals in the form...
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
LPG/45
Record Identifier
npAdQr51
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/npAdQr51
Other Identifiers
Reference code
1178262
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