Gold Prospectors Farewell with Camels and Families

(Kalgoorlie) Henderson, E.W. photographer, Kalgoorlie, circa…
click the photo to enlarge
(Kalgoorlie) Henderson, E.W. photographer, Kalgoorlie, circa 1897 albumen paper print laid down on printed card, depicting a group of gold prospectors being farwelled by their families. The 8 miners stand in front of 4 heavily laden camels under the control of their Afghan camel driver, also, another, more detailed image with 'Our Boys - G.Lane' in the negative. This image shows a group of prospectors - some holding shovels, others with rifle, in front of their temporary camp, with laden camels in the background. (2). Both images 15 x 20 cm.

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Subscribe Now to view actual auction price for this item

When you subscribe, you have the option of setting the currency in which to display prices to $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

This item has been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.
  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.

This item has been included into following indexes:

Visually similar items

Stereograph Cards: Group by Roses including Australian Military cards (33)

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

1909 Australian Team, team photograph with players wearing their Australian caps & blazers, with 16 signatures - Bill Whitty, Vernon Ransford, Warren Bardsley, Hanson Carter, Peter McAlister, Monty Noble, Victor Trumper, Syd Gregory, Bert Hopkins, Charlie

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

Essendon, 1923 Don Photo Series postcard 'Essendon F.C.' team photo; plus original photographs of John Coleman, Ken Fraser (signed on reverse) & Rowley Watt. G/VG

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

1926 Cain's Sweets 'Collingwood and Fitzroy Footballers' - No.1 C. Chapman (Fitzroy). Fair/G. Rare

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.