Government offices, Melbourne
(c. 1875-1880)
Medium
albumen silver photograph
Measurements
13.3 × 18.0 cm (image) 17.1 × 25.5 cm (support)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1997
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria
Inscription
inscribed in ink (in image) u.l.: 9.
inscribed in pencil on support l.c.: GOVERNMENT OFFICES, MELBOURNE
Accession Number
1997.347
Department
Australian Photography
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