A portrait miniature of Captain William Hill, Gary L Sturgess

Vol 46 no 4, November 2024
Article from Vol 46 no 4, November 2024

A portrait miniature of Captain William Hill, Gary L Sturgess

Abstract:




Artefacts relating to Australia's early colonists, military and convicts are rare. They can even be endangered if their
provenance is lost. Gary Sturgess located this miniature depicting a NSW Corps officer and ensured its survival by
drawing it to the attention of the State Library of NSW.



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