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Textile 'VR 1837-1897' celebrating Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee

Textile 'VR 1837-1897' celebrating Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee

Object No. 93/298/1

This object is part of the Royal Australian Historical Society (RAHS) collection which was donated to the Powerhouse Museum in 1981. The Society was formed in 1901 and is the oldest historical society in Australia. As a result many of the objects they collected are of great significance to Australia and to New South Wales. Some are associated with people and families like the Marsdens, Henry Parkes, Mawson, and John Verge. Others like the convict handcuffs and the Ben Hall 'Wanted' poster aresignificant relics from Australia's past. The importance of the entire collection and the way in which it was acquired adds to the significance of this object.

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Summary

Object Statement

Textile length, 'VR 1837-1897', Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, printed cotton, [England/Australia], 1897

Physical Description

Textile length, 'VR 1837-1897', Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, printed cotton, [England/Australia], 1897

DIMENSIONS

Height

1480 mm

Width

440 mm

SOURCE

Credit Line

Gift of the Royal Australian Historical Society, 1981

Acquisition Date

16 August 1993

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