A collection of albumen prints by an unknown photographer. The prints were originally in an album with a printed title page reading 'Charles Potter, Government Printer, presented by C.A. Goodchap, Commissioner of Railways'. Some of the pages have decorative designs round the mount, but only a few have captions, and the following details have been derived from various sources. Plates 21-25 have not been researched in the same detail as plates 1-24 and, unless otherwise stated, they are approximately 340 x 262 mm and in good condition, apart from slight fading chiefly along the bottom and at the outer edge.
A collection of Photographs illustrative of the Railway System of New South Wales 1887
This material is held atRoyal Commonwealth Society Library
- Reference
- GB 115 RCS/Y3086E
- Dates of Creation
- 1887
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English .
- Physical Description
- 1 file(s) 51 images in 1 file
Scope and Content
Access Information
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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 numbers 35-37.
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
The original album was disbound following water damage and the prints were transferred to a special portfolio with the printed title page included. The water damage has stained a few mounts, but the prints are generally in good condition.
Bibliography
For further information regarding the railways of New South Wales see: NSW Registrar-General's Office (1886), The railway guide of New South Wales (for the use of tourists, excursionists, and others) : a convenient volume of reference to railway routes, stations, and places of interest on the lines of railway; containing various maps and numerous illustrations, 3rd edition, Sydney : Charles Potter, govt. printer.
Additional Information
This collection level description was entered by KS using information from the original typescript catalogue.
Potter, Charles, fl 1887, government printer