Summary
Small kidney shapped label, most likely a neck label, in black, red and gold lettering on a yellow background, used by the Great Western Winery after Irvine had gained permission to use the King's name on his wines in 1908.
Physical Description
Small kidney shapped label, most likely a neck label, black, red and gold lettering on a yellow background. In the centre is the coat of arms of the House of Windsor, featuring a lion and a unicorn.
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, 1908-1918
Irvine gained permission to use the King's name on his wine labels in 1908. -
Inscriptions
Text: IRVINE'S/WINE GROWERS BY APPOINTMENT/TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING/WINES
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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
7.2 cm (Length), 2.6 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
