Early Northern Territory Prints Collection,
PictureNT,
PictureNT,
Date
1886,
Location
Chamber's Pillar Historical Reserve,
Description
Chambers Pillar (aka Idracowra and Etikaura) is a sandstone formation located 160kms south of Alice Springs. It rises about 50m from the surrounding plain. John McDouall Stuart was the first European to sight the pillar in April 1860. Stuart named the pillar for James Chambers, one of his SA sponsors. From the Picturesque Atlas of Australia (1886-1888). Includes a framing wreath of Sturt's Desert Rose, possibly the work of Ellis Rowan.,
Language
English,
Subject
landscapes,
geological features,
Digital format
3710 x 5000 pixels : 48bpp ; 108.71Mb, back 106.8Mb, jpeg 4.73Mb, back 3.54Mb.,
Format
1 wood engraving : hand-coloured ; 17.2 x 23.7 cm.,