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Postcard

  • A postcard depicting 10 pieces of Kelly Gang armour and gun, including breast plates and helmets.

    97.2442 (cropped)

  • A postcard depicting 10 pieces of Kelly Gang armour and gun, including breast plates and helmets.

    97.2442 (obverse)

  • Reverse of postcard.

    97.2442 (reverse)

  • A postcard depicting 10 pieces of Kelly Gang armour and gun, including breast plates and helmets.
  • A postcard depicting 10 pieces of Kelly Gang armour and gun, including breast plates and helmets.
  • Reverse of postcard.

Historical information

These pieces of Kelly Gang armour (including pieces manufactured by police) were photographed outside Beechworth Court House during committal proceedings in 1880.
Ned Kelly, born in June 1855, was one of the last Australian bushrangers. An outlaw, gang leader and convicted police killer, Ned Kelly's distinctive armour has become entrenched in Australian lore. Ned's younger brother Dan Kelly (born in 1861), wore similar armour to his older brother.

Physical description

Black and white rectangular postcard printed on paper card

Inscriptions & markings

Obverse:
NED AND DAN KELLY'S ARMOUR TAKEN DURING HIS TRIAL AT BEECHWORTH IN 1880

Reverse:
POSTCARD / CORRESPONDENCE / ADDRESS ONLY
KODAK

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