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Photograph - Stereoscopic Photograph

  • A03075 (crop)

  • A stereoscopic photograph mounted on card depicting a cluster of large rounded granite boulders giving the appearance of a sphinx-like formation.

    A03075 (obverse)

  • Reverse of photograph, blank with identifiers handwritten in pencil and Sphinx / Beechworth handwritten in blue pen.

    A03075 (reverse)

  • Handwritten text that reads A0 3075/ Sphinx , Beechworth.

    Untitled image

  • A stereoscopic photograph mounted on card depicting a cluster of large rounded granite boulders giving the appearance of a sphinx-like formation.
  • Reverse of photograph, blank with identifiers handwritten in pencil and Sphinx / Beechworth handwritten in blue pen.
  • Handwritten text that reads A0 3075/ Sphinx , Beechworth.

Historical information

This photograph depicts The Sphinx Rock, named for its resemblance to the Egyptian Sphinx. It is one of many distinct granite rock formations found along the popular Beechworth Gorge walking trail. The Sphinx rock has a hard granite core and was once buried beneath the surface of the earth. Over time, natural weathering eroded the surrounding rock creating the unusual formations we see today.

Significance

This photograph is of historic significance as an example of the unique granite outcrops located within the Beechworth Historic Park, an area of of historical significance for its relation the Victorian gold rush. The photograph serves as an important reference for the geological history of the Beechworth landscape.

Physical description

Sepia square stereoscopic photograph printed on matte photographic paper mounted on card.

Inscriptions & markings

Obverse:
16.
Reverse:
97.2188 /
Sphinx / Beechworth /
A0 3075 /
84-129-2.


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