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- c1903 (Creation)
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32 framed caricatures of various sizes
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Biographical history
Midwood was employed as a draughtsman by the Public Works Department, but was better known for his caricatures in the Tasmanian Mail and the Critic. He had also spent some years in the U.S.A. and Honolulu, and toured as a guitarist with a musical show in the U.S.A. For more information see : http://www.utas.edu.au/library/exhibitions/midwood/biography.html
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Bequeathed to University of Tasmania by E.E. Midwood, son of T.C.W. Midwood in 1972.
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Scope and content
Collection of framed caricatures drawn by Thomas Claude Wade Midwood depicting colleagues, members of Midwoods household and local Hobart characters. Most are identified.
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Available for research
Conditions governing reproduction
This material is made available for personal research and study purposes under the University of Tasmania Standard Copyright Licence. For any further use permission should be obtained from the copyright owners. For assistance please contact Special.Collections@utas.edu.au
When reusing this material, please cite the reference number and provide the following acknowledgement:
“Courtesy of the UTAS Library Special & Rare Collections”
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Existence and location of originals
Photograph of Thomas Midwood (1854-1912) with his banjo, from the Weekly Courier, 19 September, 1912, Hobart, Tasmania - held at Tasmanian Archives and Heritage Office.
Existence and location of copies
Wooden carvings by Midwood held Narryna Heritage Museum - https://www.narryna.com.au/
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Publication note
Held TAHO - Album of Thomas Midwood Ref: NS6759/1/1 https://stors.tas.gov.au/AI/NS6759-1-1
Publication note
Tasmanian Archives & Heritage Blog : https://archivesandheritageblog.libraries.tas.gov.au/hidden-figures-tom-midwood-caricatures-and-tasmanian-railway-records/
Publication note
Albums of Gladys Midwood - daughter of TCM - https://stors.tas.gov.au/AI/NS6759
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HE Aug 2018
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