Albumen photograph, Sydney Harbor from the Botanical Gardens, one of "The Land of the Golden Fleece"
ca. 1890. Australian Christmas card showing the harbor with a three-masted tall ship at anchor. Mounted on dark green stiff card akin to stereo cards, printed in the margins "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year" and "The Land of the Golden Fleece". The "Botanical Gardens Sydney" title is handwritten with a fine gold ink. Text in gilt, gilt beveled edge. Photo 6 x 3 1/2" on card 6 1/2 x 4 1/4". Corners a bit rubbed, image quite bright in the foreground, the ship a trifle less distinct. Not found on Trove. Item #12510
Price: $175.00