Historical information
Rev. Richard Fletcher (1800 - 1861), born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, was agent of the Colonial Missionary Society and came to Australia with his wife and five children after the discovery of gold in Australia. The original of this engraving is in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery (Print Room).
Physical description
Black and white portrait print of engraving of the head and shoulders of Rev. Richard Fletcher with an inscription. He is wearing Regency clothing, looking to his left and is holding a paper. The print appears to be taken from a book and tipped onto a piece of brown paper.
Inscriptions & markings
"Revd. Richard Fletcher Manchester"
References
- Rev W R Fletcher's sermon on the death of his father Rev Richard Fletcher Bendigo Advertiser (Vic. : 1855 - 1918), Monday 30 December 1861, page
- Rev Richard Fletcher Scottish National Portrait Gallery
