Brisbane illustrated: A series of twelve views of some of the principal public buildings and scenery of the city

Scope and Content

A commercially produced album with printed title page and captions. Photographed and published by George P Wright, James Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.

Administrative / Biographical History

George Parkinson Wright was a commercial photographer active in Queensland, Australia in the 1870s and 80s. Wright had studios at: Fortitude Valley 1874-78; Creek Street, Brisbane 1878-81; 162 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane 1882; Roma Street, Brisbane 1883.

Access Information

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Note

Includes index.

Other Finding Aids

A catalogue of the collection can be found on ArchiveSearch.

Alternative Form Available

This collection is available on microfiche: Australasia, fiche number 17-18.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

some fading and yellowing

Additional Information

This item level description was entered by NE and MJC using information from the original typescript catalogue.

Wright, George Parkinson, fl 1874-1883, photographer