The First Day of Oysters
Alexander Fraser, Artist; William Greatbach, Engraver;
This is one of the
prints
in our collection.
It was made in circa 1900. The place where it was made is unknown.
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Object Detail
Measurements
222 x 300mm
Media
engraving on paper
Description
Engraving on paper of a village scene with a woman shucking oysters. There is a group of people gathered around her, some with there hands outstretched to recieve the oysters. At the right of the image a boy with a donkey pours more oysters from a sack into a basket.
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Purchased, 1922
Collection Type
Permanent collection
Acquisition Date
1922