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Panoramic view of Melbourne from south side of Yarra River; c. 1839; sketch by J Adamson; Adamson, John, ?-1841; GS-EV-33

Name/TitlePanoramic view of Melbourne from south side of Yarra River; c. 1839; sketch by J Adamson

About this objectGlass slide of a sketch by John Adamson that depicts a newly built settlement of Melbourne from the Yarra River. There are buildings that are widely spread under a cloudy sky in the background. There is bushland that adjoins the settlement and in the foreground are two settlers beside a large rock.

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

MakerAdamson, John, ?-1841

Maker RoleArtist

MakerCarmichael, John, c. 1811-1857.

Maker RoleEngraver

Inscription and MarksPrinted in ink below image.: MELBOURNE / from the South Side of the Yarra YarraPrinted in ink below image l.r.: Eng.d (d in superscrip above .) by J. Carmichael. for R.Clint.

Measurements8.1 x 8.2 cm.

Period1830-1840

Object TypeGlass slide

Subject and Association KeywordsSelby, Isaac, 1859-1956

Subject and Association KeywordsAdamson, John, ?-1841

Subject and Association KeywordsMelbourne (Victoria.)

Subject and Association KeywordsYarra River (Vic.)

Medium and MaterialsGlass slide, b&w.

Named CollectionImages collection

Object numberGS-EV-33

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