Name/TitleVictorian Gold Escort (two horsemen), c. 1855
About this objectPhotograph of an oil painting, probably by W. Strutt, showing two uniformed men on horseback, galloping from left to right on a country road. This image is very similar in style to another painting, known to be by Strutt, of two members of the Victorian mounted police (See Po-27).
Originally, the mounted police were established for the purpose of apprehending bushrangers and runaways and attending to robberies.
Gold Fields Police, mounted police who were stationed at gold fields throughout the colony, alternated between gold escort duty and gold fields patrols.
In subsequent years the Force was to develop and expand and by 1861 total strength was 1,343 men, of which 439 were mounted troopers. (Source: 'Police in Victoria: 1836-1980')
One of the many glass slides purchased from retailers or specifically made for illustrated lectures given by Isaac Selby between c. 1930 and c. 1955 to raise money for the Old Pioneers Memorial Fund.
MakerT.W. Cameron (Firm)
Maker RoleSlide Maker
MakerStrutt, William, 1825-1915.
Maker RoleArtist
Inscription and MarksMount: VICTORIAN GOLD ESCORT / C. 1855 / 13058
Measurements8.2 x 8.2 cm
Period1850-1860
Object TypeGlass slide
Subject and Association KeywordsSelby, Isaac, 1859-1956
Subject and Association KeywordsGold escorts
Subject and Association KeywordsGold and gold mining
Subject and Association KeywordsHorse riding
Subject and Association KeywordsMounted police
Subject and Association KeywordsUniforms
Subject and Association KeywordsStrutt, William, 1825-1915.
Named CollectionImages collection
Credit Line# 13058 - Sept 1944, one of a collection of 17 lantern slides donated by A. W. Grieg
Object numberGS-EM-25
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