Photograph of 1898 Austral Wheel Race, Melbourne Cricket Ground
Object Type
Photography/Photograph/Black and white
Framed
Date Used
1898
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Black and white photo showing the finish of a cycling race, with 3 men on cycles racing from left to right. Officials stand to the right watching, a puff of smoke is in the lower RH edge of the photo. A printed label has been stuck onto the lower LH edge of the photo, reading 'Austral Wheel Race/ 1898/ Held on Melbourne Cricket/ Ground/ DERBY FINAL FINISH'. Another label has been stuck to the right, reading ' "Nesbit". wins/ Derby 1898/ Melbourne Cricket Ground' in blue texta.The photo has been stuck onto a dark green backing board, and is window mounted in dark green card, in a simple wide flat wooden frame.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 328 W: 378 D: 18mm (H: 12 15/16 W: 14 7/8 D: 11/16")
Associated Event
Date Used
1898
Location
In storage
Registration No
2001.3829.3
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