eHive Object Details

Name/TitleFinding the Duff children [basis of 'Lost in the Bush'], c. 1864

About this objectGlass slide of an illustration that depicts an Aboriginal tracker who famously saved the lives of the Duff children lost in the bush for nine days in 1864. It is a black and white copy of 'The Duff Children (August 20 1864)' and is one of a set of 10 colour lithographs by Samuel Thomas Gill.

This image shows the Duff children in the foreground, sheltered beside a tree in a bushland setting. The Aboriginal tracker is on a horse and has just discovered the children. There is a long pathway from the distant background to the foreground. In the background are several figures who were part of the party in search of the children.

One of many glass slides purchased from retailers or specifically made for illustrated lectures given by Isaac Selby between c. 1930 and c. 1955 to raise money for the Old Pioneers Memorial Fund.

Permission to be obtained for reproduction and publication. For a high resolution copy of this image, contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria

MakerGill, Samuel Thomas, 1818-1880

Maker RoleArtist

MakerT.W. Cameron (Firm)

Maker RoleSlide Maker

Measurements8.1 x 8.2 cm.

Period1860-1870

Object TypeGlass slide

Subject and Association KeywordsGill, Samuel Thomas, 1818-1880

Subject and Association KeywordsSelby, Isaac, 1859-1956

Subject and Association KeywordsAboriginal Australians

Subject and Association KeywordsChildren

Subject and Association KeywordsNatimuk (Vic.)

Subject and Association KeywordsWimmera (Vic.)

Medium and MaterialsGlass slide, black and white.

Named CollectionImages collection

Object numberGS-EV-17

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