The public can soon see this album hidden away for 126 years (opens original article in a new tab)

A rare 19th-century art album by Owen Stanley, depicting maritime history, will be digitized after being stored for years due to its fragility.

• The Royal Society of Tasmania obtained a rare 19th-century art album by Owen Stanley in 1900 to preserve Tasmanian heritage.
• The album, featuring watercolour paintings and handwritten explanations, has been stored due to its fragility but will be digitized.
• The digitized version will include interactive elements allowing online access to the historical artwork.