Photograph of Lillywhite, Shaw & Shrewsbury's English cricket team, 1886-87
Object Type
Photography/Photograph/Black and white
Framed
Date Used
1886-1887
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Reproduction of a sepia-toned photograph showing the 1886-87 England cricket team on tour in Australia. The picture is a formal group portrait, with 13 men arranged into three rows, all except one wearing cricket whites, striped blazers and short neck ties. The picture has been taken indoors, with a painted backdrop behind the figures. The copy includes the original card mount, with the title "SHAW, LILLYWHITE & SHREWSBURY'S TEAM / OF ENGLISH CRICKETERS / 1886 &1887", decoratively painted in blue, red and black. The print is window mounted and is surrounded by a wood frame.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 835 W: 1050 D: 20mm (H: 32 7/8 W: 41 5/16 D: 13/16")
Associated Event
Associated Person
Date Used
1886-1887
Location
On display
Registration No
M15267
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