Summary
Black and white image of horsedrawn coach crossing a low creek in front of a wooden bridge. People sit on roof of coach and inside coach whilst two children pose in foreground. It is part of a collection of glass plate negatives, stereoscopic negatives, panoramas, postcards, photographs and cameras belonging to the William S Anderson Collection.
William Anderson purchased 'Norman and Brown's' photographic business in December 1899 and began a strong association with Lorne that was to last for 50 years. From 1898 until his death in 1948 Anderson photographed the changing surrounding landscapes and visitors of guest houses in the area.
Description of Content
Six horses pictured drinking from a river, harnessed to a carriage seating seven men. A child standing on a bridge with a sign dated 11.2.1892 is pictured in the background. Two children are standing on rocks in the foreground.
Physical Description
Black and white silver gelatin photograph.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Jean Clowes
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
202 mm (Width), 127 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Bridges, Carriages, Carts, Coaches, Horsedrawn Vehicles, People, Road Transport, Rural Victoria, Travel & Tourism