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421778
  • Title
    H.M.S. "Maeander" - Sketches. Tongatabou to Valparaiso, 1850-1851 / O.W. Brierly
  • Creator
  • Call number
    PXA 517
  • Level of description
    item
  • Date

    1850-1851
  • Type of material
  • Reference code
    421778
  • Issue Copy
    Digitised : 2014
  • Physical Description
    1 sketchbook (ca. 152 drawings) - 32 x 27 x 1.6 cm. - pencil
  • Scope and Content
    The sketchbook contains drawings of sailing ships and places visited by the H.M.S. Maeander including Cook's Straits, Tahiti, Straits Magellan, New Zealand, Norfolk Island, San Blas, Madiera, and Singapore Harbour. There are also drawings of animals, birds, marine life, and ship masts and rigging.
  • Copying Conditions
    Out of copyright: Creator died before 1955
    Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales<br>
  • General note

    Many drawings are dated and have explanatory notes.
    Adhered to the sketchbook are 2 pages listing indigenous words. This language has not been identified.
    Microfilm - CY 868 (PXA 517)
    Volume was rebound at an unknown date.
    "D.S. Mitchell" signature appears on first page inside cover.
    Digital order no:Album ID : 1045960
  • Signatures / Inscriptions

    Title taken from plate on front endpaper
    Signed and dated on p.1, "O.W. Brierly 11/6/50"
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