Painting SS John Elder 1882

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ProvenancePort Adelaide Nautical MuseumSignificanceDepicts activity on board the long journey from Britain to Austraila. Historical note:The John Elder was built 1870 at Glasgow by J.E.Elder & Co. 4182 tons gross 486 x 42 x 35 ftDescriptionWater colour of the S.S."John Elder" dated 1882. Written under the painting of the ship is 'The Steeplechase' and 'Dramatis Personae' and list of the cast. Souvenir of a ship's play produced during a journey in 1882. The John Elder was built 1870 at Glasgow by J.E. Elder & Co. 4182 tons gross 486 x 42 x 35 ft. framed in wooden glazed frameCreator (person) Creator (organisation) Acknowledgement KeywordspaintingsDate of CreationDate of UsageMaterialPaper
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DimensionType: approx
Height: 450
Width: 340
Depth: 20
Unit (Lengths): mm
Accession NumberHT 1987.0619

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Image FilenameHT1987-0619_CI5547.jpgCopyrightOut of CopyrightLicensePublic DomainPhotographerRachel Harris, Bit Scribbly Design

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