Summary
Rosette, silver lettering on a maroon background. The label features the Irvine family crest and is in the shape of a rosette. Possibly this rosette was paired with the Sparkling Burgandy labels, as they are the same colour and design.
The labels are printed with: "Hans W.H. Irvine, Great Western, Victoria Australia".
Physical Description
Rosette, silver lettering on a maroon background. The labels feature the Irvine family crest and are in the shape of rosettes. The labels are printed with: "Hans W.H. Irvine, Great Western, Victoria Australia".
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Maker
Mr Hans W. Irvine - Great Western Vineyards & Champagne Cellars, Great Western, Victoria, Australia, 1888-1918
Hans Irvine purchased the Great Western Winery in 1888 and sold it in 1918. -
Inscriptions
Text: HANS W.H. IRVINE/GREAT WESTERN/VICTORIA/AUSTRALIA.
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Classification
Agriculture & rural life, Viticulture & wine making, Product labels
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
4.8 cm (Length), 4.8 cm (Width)
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References
The Vigneron, March 25, 1909. H.W.H. Irvine entry in Australian Dictionary of Biography: [Link 1] Viewed LDH, 20.05.08. SH921484 / SH921485 - Booklet - 'Above and Below Ground at Hans Irvine's Great Western Vineyard', about1903
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Keywords
Great Western, Rural Industry, Trades, Viticulture, Viticulture & Winemaking, Wine, Wineries, Working Life
