Captn James Cook F.R.S. - [watercolour on ivory miniature]
Captn James Cook F.R.S. - [watercolour on ivory miniature]
About this item
Full title
Author / Creator
Date
ca. 1780-1784
Call Numbers
MIN 84
Record Identifier
Reference Code
Physical Description
Contents
1 watercolour - 6.2 x 5 cm., inside frame (sight) - 13.3 x 11.2 cm., frame - on ivory miniature housed in a rectangular ebony frame. The frame has a glass window edged in brass and a metal crest with a black velvet ribbon affixed to top center for hanging. The back of the frame is sealed in paper.
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Level of description
Fonds
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Issue Copy
Digitised
Subjects
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Scope and Contents
Contents
James Cook is drawn in profile with grey-black cloud-like background.
Alternative Titles
Full title
Captn James Cook F.R.S. - [watercolour on ivory miniature]
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Notes
General note
Digital order no:a928135...
Signature / Inscriptions
Etched on frame below portrait, "Captn James Cook / F R S"
Contextual Information
Source
Bequeathed by D.S. Mitchell, 1907
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
MIN 84
Record Identifier
1DrmB3N9
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/1DrmB3N9
Other Identifiers
Reference code
431170
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