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Paddle of the Great Eastern

Photograph
1857 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Photograph of the paddle, low tide, during construction of the Great Eastern.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitlePaddle of the Great Eastern (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Albumen print from collodion negative, pasted onto card.
Brief description
19thC; Howlett Robert, Paddle, Great Eastern
Physical description
Photograph of the paddle, low tide, during construction of the Great Eastern.
Dimensions
  • Image height: 279mm
  • Image width: 358mm
  • Card height: 354mm
  • Card width: 430mm
Half Imperial landscape mount
Style
Credit line
Purchased, 1979.
Collection
Accession number
PH.252-1979

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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