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Australian Prints + Printmaking

John Sands

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Name

John Sands

Culture

Australian | English

Gender

Male

Birth date

1817?

Birth place

London, England View on map Close map

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Death date

1873

Death Place

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia View on map Close map

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Movements

Australia from 1837

Occupations

Engraver | Map colourist | Stationer

Summary

Worked: Australia (NSW).

Context

Australia

See also

JOHN SANDS

Biography

The lithographer John Sands (1818-73) was an English immigrant who arrived in Sydney in 1837, bringing stock with him, he set up a business as a stationery supplier. The "Hourglass" became the registered trademark in 1865 and he is credited with publishing the first Christmas cards in Australia.

Last Updated

10 Jan 2023