Name/TitleCover of 'Miscellaneous Sketches by S T G, 1856'
About this objectGlass slide of a sketch cover that depicts Samuel Thomas Gill in a top hat but wearing garments that are somewhat disheveled. He has a disgruntled expression on his face and is engaged in conversation with a newspaper boy selling copies of The Argus.
On one side of the wall, society seems to pass him by; on the other, a sign advertises 'Selling off, Frightful sacrifices, 80 per cent first cost'. His stick figures adorn the walls like graffiti. (Source: State Library of Victoria).
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 RoleIllustrator
Measurements8.1 x 8.2 cm.
Period1850-1860
Object TypeGlass slide
Subject and Association KeywordsGill, Samuel Thomas, 1818-1880
Subject and Association KeywordsSelby, Isaac, 1859-1956
Subject and Association KeywordsPioneer life
Subject and Association KeywordsArgus (Newspaper)
Subject and Association KeywordsNewspapers
Medium and MaterialsGlass slide, black and white.
Object numberGS-EV-72
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
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