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‘The Australians 1884’. Original sepia photograph of the Australian team who played Lord Sheffield’s Eleven at Sheffield Park, East Sussex on the 12-14th May 1884, standing and seated in rows wearing blazers, caps and cricket attire. The photograph laid down to official photographer’s mount with title and players names to lower border. Players include Murdoch (Cpt), Bonnor, Scott, Spofforth, Blackham, Midwinter, Bannerman, Boyle, Giffen, McDonnell, Cooper etc. The photograph measures approx 11.5”x 9.25” and overall 13”x10.5. The photograph by E. Hawkins & Co of Brighton has been trimmed to borders. Some very minor surface marks to the surface of the image otherwise in good condition. An early team photograph of the fourth Australian tour of England