Framed and mounted reproduction of a watercolour by John Black Henderson of the first cricket match between Sydney and Melbourne played on the Richmond (Vic) ground in 1855.
Object Type
Artwork/Painting/Reproduction
Date Used
1855
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Framed and mounted reproduction of a watercolour by John Black Henderson (1827-1918). This sketch represents the first cricket match between Sydney and Melbourne played on the Richmond (Vic) ground in 1855. In the foreground are several notable persons of the period of whom the family of Commissary-General Coxsworthy may be specially mentioned. The band playing is that of the British regiment stationed in Victoria.
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0 - Whole: H: 375 W: 470 D: 42mm (H: 14 3/4 W: 18 1/2 D: 1 5/8")
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Date Used
1855
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Location
On display
Registration No
M16098
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