Christening mug, 1869
Christening mug, 1869
About this item
Full title
Date
1869
Call Numbers
DR 29 , Status: On display. Objects Gallery. Case 3, Shelf 56
Record Identifier
Reference Code
Formats
Physical Description
Contents
1 christening mug - 9.5 x 6.9 cm - silver
Other Descriptions
Level of description
Fonds
Access and use
Copying Conditions
Out of copyright
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Physical Access Conditions
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Issue Copy
Digitised
Finding aids
Research notes available on request DR 29n -
Subjects
More information
Scope and Contents
Contents
The mug is heavily engraved over most of the surface and handle, and bears the inscription: 'Presented to William Dixson by his Grandfather William [Ed] Shaw. 16th July 1870'.
Enclosed with the mug is a note saying 'Mr Dixson handed me this on 10/3/1953 and said it was to go to Library. H.'
Alternative Titles
Full title
Christening mug, 1869
Notes
General note
Digital order no:Album ID : 1017384
Description source
Information transferred from Pictures Card Catalogue as part of the eRecords Project, 2009-2010
Contextual Information
Source
Bequeathed by Sir William Dixson, 1952
Spencer List number: p.204 (f)
Exhibited in
- A passion for collecting: Sir William Dixson
State Library of New South Wales (8 April - 11 August, 2013)
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
DR 29 , Status: On display. Objects Gallery. Case 3, Shelf 56
Record Identifier
YzOg32G9
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/YzOg32G9
Other Identifiers
Reference code
886813
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