Primary Artist

William Moffitt (1802–1873)

Title

The Australian diary and almanack or daily memorandum book for the year 1855 [matrix]

Date made

1855

Place made

Australia View on map Close map

Category

Matrix

Print type

intaglio

Technique

engraved copper plate

State

published state

Impression

undesignated impression as issued

Production notes

'The Australian diary and almanack or daily memorandum book for the year 18..' was published by engraver and publisher William Moffitt from 1837 till at least 1855. The engraved copper plate was used to print the label that was affixed to the front cover of the book. The date on the plate was re-engraved as required.

IRN

211191

Accession number

2011.165

Accession method

Purchase

Meeting

Meeting 5, 2010/2011 (2011-04-28)

Provenance

Collection of Geoffret Ingleton (1908 - 1998), acquired from an unidentified vendor. With Lawsons Auctioneers, Sydney, 1999; Offered in, 'The Ingleton collection: Part 1 books, manuscripts, documents & collectibles', Sydney: Lawsons, 22 March 1999, lot 366, as 'Copperplates - Engraved (4) [etc]. With Australian Book Auctions, Melbourne? Purchased by the National Gallery of Australia from Peter Walker Fine Art, Adelaide, April 2011.

Credit line

Purchased 2011

Country of context

Australia

Creators

Moffitt, William. | (1802–1873) Australian | English | Male | engraver

Moffitt, William. | (1802–1873) Australian | English | Male | publisher

Last Updated

09 Jan 2013