Postcard
Samuel Wood (fl.1721 - 1773)
Category
Ephemera
Date
Unknown
Materials
Card and ink
Measurements
88 x 137 mm
Place of origin
New South Wales (Australia)
Order this imageCollection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1155145
Summary
Postcard. A sepia tinted postcard of Sydney Harbour Bridge (during construction). A handwritten address and message on the rear from Philip Yorke to Mrs Yorke, & postmarked New Zealand. It has a red N.Z. stamp showing George V in colonial headgear and uniform.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
Rear of postcard: THIS IS A REAL PHOTOGRAPH PUBLISHED BY / SAMUEL WOOD, 483 KENT STREET, SYDNEY, N.S.W. (COPYRIGHT) Rear of card, postmark: KAIKOURA / [...] 1215..M / N.Z On rear of card: This is to wish / you a happy Xmas / & New Year, & to thank / you for your letter / & the overseas Mag'. / which will be answered / in due course. / Yrs / Philip Yorke On rear of card: Mrs. Yorke / Erthig / Wrexham / Denbigh / N.Wales / England
Makers and roles
Samuel Wood (fl.1721 - 1773), engraver and publisher