Historical information

The Churchill Island collection includes objects from the late 1800s to the mid-1970s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this image shows an object representing the Amess era.

Significance

Churchill Island has been variously imagined and used to make a permanent settler colonial space since the mid-1800s. The history of the island offers a rich example of the complexity of private settlement in Victoria up until 1976 when it was sold to the Victorian Government.

Physical description

Black four-wheeled carriage with a front-facing seat for the driver, along with two side-facing benches for passengers. Carraige is sheltered by an awning or roof enclosure and features two glass encased lamps.