Queen's Album e-catalogue - Catalog - Page 15
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Copy of the Choragic Monument
of Lysicrates (Sir James Martin’s
residence, Potts Point)
c. 1880
Glass plate negative
NSW State Archives
NRS 4481 SH1539
Her Majesty, in reply, graciously informed
Mr. Samuel that she was very pleased to accept
such a beautiful specimen of the workmanship
of the Colony, to which she felt greatly obliged
for its handsome gift. She desired Mr. Samuel
to convey her thanks to the Government of
the Colony for their consideration, and to add
(left)
Naval Sham Fight under Commodore
Wilson, 12th April, 1881
1881
Glass plate negative [detail]
NSW State Archives
NRS 4481 SH1455
that she held in high appreciation their loyalty
and affection for her person. She was pleased
to examine the album with Mr. Samuel, and
expressed her admiration of the photographs,
both as representations of beautiful scenery
and as works of art. Mr. Samuel afterwards
lunched in the castle, as is the custom with
all Her Majesty's guests at Windsor.
