POWERHOUSE COLLECTION

Collection of photographs relating to the Sydney region

Object No. P3175

This object is part of the Royal Australian Historical Society (RAHS) collection which was donated to the Powerhouse Museum in 1981. The Society was formed in 1901 and is the oldest historical society in Australia. As a result many of the objects they collected are of great significance to Australia and to New South Wales. Some are associated with people and families like the Marsdens, Henry Parkes, Mawson, and John Verge. Others like the convict handcuffs and the Ben Hall 'Wanted' poster aresignificant relics from Australia's past. The importance of the entire collection and the way in which it was acquired adds to the significance of this object.

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Summary

Object Statement

Collection of Photographs (11), black and white, relating to Sydney region, cardboard / paper / albumen, photographer unknown, New South Wales, Australia, c. 1870 - c. 1880

Physical Description

Photographs, (11), collection relating to Sydney region, Australia

SOURCE

Credit Line

Gift of Royal Australian Historical Society, 1981

Acquisition Date

14 August 1981

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