The last of the Tasmanian natives, 188- copy of 1864 original / photographer Mr. Henry Albert Frith, Hobart Town

SPF/3210

fonds

188- copy of 1864 original

Graphic Materials, Photographs

938164

1 photographic print - cabinet, copy - 16.6 x 10.8 cm

From the left: Maryann, William Lanne or Lanney, Bessy Clarke and Truganini

Out of copyright: Created before 1955

Transferred from SPF / Tasmanian Aborigines (BM), August 2011

"The Last of the Native Race of Tasmania ; all dead. The original picture taken for the Tasmanian Government, and placed in the Museum, Hobart, 1865. Photographed by H.A. Frith. Published in the Illustrated London Journal, 7th January, 1865 (page 13). A large copy, taken from the original negative, has been purchased by Sir George Grey, to be placed in the Art Gallery, Auckland" -- printed label on the reverse

"Drawer 24" -- in pencil on the lower edge