Autograph of John McCarthy Blackham verso sketch 'If at first you don't succeed, c. 1920s
Object Type
Documents and books/Document/Autograph
Artwork/Drawing/Sketch
Date Used
Circa 1920s
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Sketch drawn on pale brown paper with black ink featuring a cartoon with decorative border. On reverse, signature of John Blackham in pencil. Image on front shows three figures standing one atop the other's shoulders up against a plank. A bird sits on top of the plank. Handwritten inscription along lower edge reads 'IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED'.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 85 W: 130mm (H: 3 3/8 W: 5 1/8")
Date Used
Circa 1920s
Location
In storage
Registration No
M13462
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by Canon Cliff Page
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