Album presented to George Harwood by the staff of the Botanic Gardens Sydney New South Wales, 30th J...
Album presented to George Harwood by the staff of the Botanic Gardens Sydney New South Wales, 30th J...
Album presented to George Harwood by the staff of the Botanic Gardens Sydney New South Wales, 30th June 1914
About this item
Full title
Author / Creator
Date
30th June 1914
Call Numbers
PX*D 231
Record Identifier
Reference Code
Formats
Physical Description
Contents
1 album - various sizes in album 32 cm x 42.2 cm - 5 watercolours and 49 sepia photographs
Other Descriptions
Level of description
Fonds
Access and use
Issue Copy
Digitised : 2015
Finding aids
Contents list available in the Mitchell Library Reading Room -
Subjects
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Scope and Contents
Contents
The first watercolour is of a species of hibiscus named after George Harwood, and is titled in ink at lower centre. The remaining four watercolour studies are in the form of an illuminated address to George Harwood signed by members of staff, and incorporating studies of numerous native plants as floral decoration. The address is dated 'Sydney 30 J...
Alternative Titles
Full title
Album presented to George Harwood by the staff of the Botanic Gardens Sydney New South Wales, 30th June 1914
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Author / Artists
Notes
General note
Mr. George Harwood was Propagator, Overseer and Superintendant of the Botanic Gardens from 1883 to 1914.
Digital order no:Album ID : 1248539
Signature / Inscriptions
The cover of the album bears the inititals 'G.H.' in gold.
Description source
Information transferred from Pictures Card Catalogue as part of the eRecords Project, 2008-2009
Contextual Information
Source
Pic.Acc.3786
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
PX*D 231
Record Identifier
1wN2bo0n
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/1wN2bo0n
Other Identifiers
Reference code
844461
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