Eersteling sketch [3], 11th Dec 1871

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Eersteling sketch [3], 11th Dec 1871

Baines, Thomas, 1820-1875
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10539/12216
Date: 2012-11-21

Abstract:

Pencil inscription on sketch: "Quartz digging on Natalia reef on Mr E. Button's farm Eersteling (or Firstling) - Maraba's Country S-African Republic. Mr Button choosing the first wagon load of quartz to be sent to the SAGF & Co in England." Diary entry (North Goldfields diaries. v. 3. p. 763), dated 11th Dec. reads: Brought up a hired wagon (Mr Dyason's) and loaded up about a ton of quartz ..." p. 764" ... He names his reef Natalia." There are faint pencil notes on the sketch indicating colours. ( See Historical Papers Hp 217)

Description:

Signed: T. Baines decr 11-1871-. Pencil Sketch. 27 x 37.5 cm. There are faint pencil notes on the sketch indicating colours.

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