Bone carving, ca. 1865-1893 / by Henry Louis Bertrand
Bone carving, ca. 1865-1893 / by Henry Louis Bertrand
About this item
Full title
Author / Creator
Date
1865-1893
Call Numbers
R 14
Record Identifier
Reference Code
Physical Description
Contents
Objects - 4 x 4.5 cm (oval), mounted onto paper 5 x 5.7 cm. - bone
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Level of description
Fonds
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Scope and Contents
Contents
Delicate example of filgree work, carved from bone in the form of two emus surrounded by a floral design.
Alternative Titles
Full title
Bone carving, ca. 1865-1893 / by Henry Louis Bertrand
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Notes
General note
Bertrand was convicted of the murder of Henry Kinder, who died on 2 October 1865, in one of Sydney's most notorious homicide cases of the time. Bertrand served a 28 year sentance, most of which was spent at Darlinghurst Gaol. During this time he produced a number of artworks.
Digital order no:a928157
Contextual Information
Exhibited in
- Convict love tokens : the leaden hearts the convicts left behind
- Crimes of Passion
Powerhouse Museum (January - June, 1988)
Justice and Police Museum
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
R 14
Record Identifier
9WZMgpaY
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/9WZMgpaY
Other Identifiers
Reference code
446188
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