Picture frame specimen by Goodlet & Smith
Object No. D8753
This picture frame is turned from Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon) an Australian hardwood grown in the coastal districts of New South Wales and Victoria but chiefly in Tasmania. The tree grows to a height of up to 100 feet and diameter of 3 feet. It is light golden brown to red brown in colour with dark brown streaks and sapwood white. The timber is light to moderately light in density about 40 lb /cu ft, with a medium to open and uniform texture. The grain is straight, often interlocked or wavy and has a fairly distinctive growth rings. Blackwood is fairly strong yet soft, works easily, turns and carves well, and dresses to a smooth surface which takes a high polish. Walton, John, A., 'Woodwork in Theory and Practice', The Australasian Publishing Co. Pty Ltd, Sydney, 1961, p.183-4.
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Summary
Object Statement
Picture frame, specimen, Acacia melanoxylon (blackwood), by Goodlet & Smith, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1917
Physical Description
Timber specimen, turned picture frame, oval, Blackwood, Goodlet & Smith, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1917
HISTORY
Notes
Stock Book note: these were sent to Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, Governor Gen., Australia
SOURCE
Acquisition Date
26 June 1917
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