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Thomas family wax seal [PRG 1160/35/4] • Realia

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Summary

A red wax seal imprint belonging to Robert Thomas of the Thomas family, who were amongst the first group of European settlers to arrive at Holdfast Bay (Glenelg) in 1836 aboard the 'Africaine'.

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Physical description

1 seal : wax, embossed ; 3 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1800-1850

Collection

Part of Thomas family Collection

Subject

Thomas, Robert, 1781-1860.
Thomas (Family)
Seals and labels (Philately)

Catalogue record

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Historical information

The Thomas family brought with them equipment to set up a printing business and general store, and 'Thomas & Co.' is recognised as South Australia's first business. They established the 'South Australian Gazette and Colonial Register', which later became 'The Register' newspaper, with the Thomas family controlling 'The Register' through four generations until 1929; two years before it was taken over by 'The Advertiser'.

Digitisation information

Date

26/06/2014

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

6,135 x 6,287 pixels (38.6 MP)

Size

115.73 MB

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