Name/TitleCover of 'Colonial Comicalities conceived, compiled and constructed by S T G'; refer S T Gill
About this objectGlass slide of an illustration cover that depicts a building with a large sign on the wall. A man is sitting on the shoulders of another man in the foreground. The man on his shoulders, is carrying a bucket on his right hand. One man is bending down beside the bucket. On the left, a jockey is laughing at the spectacle. Beside the jockey, a woman is sneaking around the corner of the building to take a look. A policeman in uniform is facing the spectacle and pointing a finger at the men.
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.
This image is provided for research purposes and must not be reproduced without prior permission.For a high resolution copy of this image, contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria.
MakerGill, Samuel Thomas, 1818-1880
Maker RoleIllustrator
MakerJ. Searle (Firm)
Maker RoleSlide Maker
Measurements8.1 x 8.2 cm.
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 KeywordsColonialism
Subject and Association KeywordsCaricatures and cartoons
Subject and Association KeywordsAboriginal Australians
Medium and MaterialsGlass slide, black and white.
Named CollectionImages collection
Object numberGS-EV-73
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