Eersteling sketch [4], 11th Dec 1871

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Eersteling sketch [4], 11th Dec 1871

Baines, Thomas, 1820-1875
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10539/12217
Date: 2012-11-22

Abstract:

Pencil inscription on sketch: "Long Tom in the rivulet on Mr Buttons farm Eersterling ( or firstling ) about 300 yards from the Natalia Reef. The diary entry for 11th Dec. (Northern Goldfields diaries. v. 3 p. 764 ) reads: " He names reef Natalia, and has been most of the day levelling ground and plaiting sluice boxes ... There is a 'long tom' at work in the rivulet ... " There are faint notes in pencil on the sketch indicating colours. (See Historical Papers Hp 218)

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Signed in pencil: T.Baines Decr 11 1871 -". Pencil sketch. 27 x 37.5 cm.

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