Summary
Parasol handle comprised of a carved ivory squirrel on a tree trunk mounted on silver, manufactured in London, England, circa 1880.
The parasol handle was used by Charlotte Twycross.
Physical Description
Carved bone/ ivory cane handle of a squirrel on a tree trunk. A silver cuff, with stylized tendril motif around base, and screw to insert into cane.
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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User
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Collector
Mr John Twycross, Nicholson Street, Carlton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1881
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Inscriptions
Hall mark reads: Made in London M (surrounded by a circle) Maker J.H.
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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
39 mm (Width), 110 mm (Height)
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Maximum dimensions
40 mm (Width), 110 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Keywords
Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881, Ivory, Personal Effects, Royal Exhibition Building
