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[Sir John Franklin - medallion portrait]
[Sir John Franklin - medallion portrait]
About this item
Full title
Date
1837-1865
Call Numbers
P*12
Record Identifier
Reference Code
Physical Description
Contents
Objects - 9.3 x 6.8 c.m. (image, sight) ; 24.6 cm. max diam. (frame) - 1 alabaster relief medallion mounted onto dark grey-black background housed in varnished oval shaped wooden frame with glass front and gilt inner border. A metal loop is placed at centre top for hanging
Other Descriptions
Level of description
Fonds
Access and use
Physical Access Conditions
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Issue Copy
Digitised
Subjects
More information
Scope and Contents
Contents
Features a head and shoulders profile of a man facing to the right.
Alternative Titles
Full title
[Sir John Franklin - medallion portrait]
Notes
General note
The work is not signed, dated, or titled.
Possibly bequeathed by David Scott Mitchell. The Library's 1908 Annual report includes a framed portrait of Sir John Franklin in the list of David Scott Mitchell's collection. -- Reference: The Public Library of New South Wales : annual report of the Trustees for the year ended 31st December 1908. Sydne...
Signature / Inscriptions
Affixed to the centre of backing paper on reverse of frame is a printed framer's label; "Thoms. Blunt / Fancy Cabinet Maker / From / D. Edwards, London / Manufacturer to Her Majesty &c. / Bridge Street / Sydney / Ladies & Gentlemens Desks & Dressing Cases repaired. Ladies Work Boxes refitted / NB All sorts of Fancy Goods made to Order / Picture Fra...
Contextual Information
Source
Bequeathed by D.S. Mitchell, 1907.
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
P*12
Record Identifier
YRlZv8qn
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/YRlZv8qn
Other Identifiers
Reference code
442615
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