Burke and Wills' Monument, Melbourne
(1890s)
Medium
gelatin silver photograph
Measurements
15.9 × 11.9 cm (image)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased from Mr M. Atkins through Mrs Joyce Evans, 1984
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Inscription
inscribed on reverse u.r.: Burke & / Wills. / Monument (um underlined) / Melbourne (underlined)
Accession Number
PH160-1984
Department
Australian Photography
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