Summary
Ivory medallion back dolls house chair crafted in India, circa 1880.
The sofa is carved organically in an intricate Pre-Raphaelite floral design.
Physical Description
Intricately carved ivory miniature chair. High back, late 19th century style with barley pole front legs. Has one arm.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Dr Will Twycross, 23 Jan 2009
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Acknowledgement
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
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Place & Date Made
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Place & Date Exhibited
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Nicholson Street, Carlton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1880-1881
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Collector
Mr John Twycross, Elsternwick, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1881
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Classification
Royal exhibition building, International exhibitions, Exhibition heritage
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
33 mm (Width), 52 mm (Depth), 60 mm (Height)
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Maximum dimensions
33 mm (Length), 42 mm (Width), 65 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Keywords
Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881, Ivory, Royal Exhibition Building, Toys
