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A7804 Watercolour painting, framed, crest of Foveaux, paper / wood / metal, maker unknown, place of production unknown, date unknown. Click to enlarge.
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Framed watercolour painting of the crest of Foveaux

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 …

Summary

Object No.

A7804

Object Statement

Watercolour painting, framed, crest of Foveaux, paper / wood / metal, maker unknown, place of production unknown, date unknown

Physical Description

Watercolour on wove paper, crest of Foveaux, framed.(AD).

Short URL

https://ma.as/194448

Dimensions

Height

187 mm

Width

152 mm

Source

Credit Line

Gift of Royal Australian Historical Society, 1981

Acquisition Date

22 June 1981

Cite this Object

Harvard

Framed watercolour painting of the crest of Foveaux 2023, Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences, accessed 23 March 2023, <https://ma.as/194448>

Wikipedia

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