Photograph - 'Waiting to Embark', by A.J. Campbell, Phillip Island, Victoria, Nov 1896

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Summary:: Image taken by A.J. Campbell on a Mutton- Bird Egging trip to Phillip Island in November 1896. The image is part of a Photograph album containing 181 black and white and sepia toned photographs taken by A.J. Campbell, ornithologist, during field trips to various parts of Australia. One of two albums covering these trips [see also HT 15824]
Description Of Content:: A boat is approaching the shore. Two men wait with a pile of bags, boxes and fishing gear.
Acquisition Information:: Transfer from Museum Victoria Natural Science

Discipline:	Technology
Dimensions:	138 mm (Height), 199 mm (Width)

Tagged with:	bags, boats, fishing equipment, luggage
Themes this item is part of:	A.J. Campbell Collection, Archibald James Campbell, Naturalist (1853-1929), Science & Measurement Collection, Sustainable Futures Collection
Primary Classification:	NATURAL SCIENCES
Secondary Classification:	Field Naturalists
Tertiary Classification:	expedition travelling
Original Caption:	Waiting to embark
Format:	Photograph: Black & White
Place & Date Depicted:	Phillip Island, Westernport, Victoria, Australia, Nov 1896
Creator:	Archibald Campbell, Nov 1896