Summary
This iron candle stick was excavated at the Commonwealth Block site between 1988 and 2003.
Homewares.
Numerous crockery pieces were found all over the Little Lon site. Crockery gives us a glimpse of everyday life in Melbourne in the 1880s. In the houses around Little Lon, residents used decorated crockery. Most pieces were cheap earthenware or stoneware, yet provided colour and cheer. Only a few could afford to buy matching sets, and most china was probably acquired second-hand. Some were once expensive pieces. Householders mixed and matched their crockery from the great range of mass-produced designs available. 'Blue and white' and the 'willow' pattern, was the most popular choice and was produced by English potteries from 1790.
Physical Description
This is a metal candlestick holder which is nearly complete but bent. It is caked with dirt, but otherwise in good condition.
Physical Description
Metal candlestick holder, nearly complete but bent. Caked with dirt, but otherwise in good condition.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Heritage Victoria, Industry Superannuation Property Trust, 03 May 2005
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Context Number
57/13
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Site
[TCS] Australia, Victoria, Commonwealth Block, Melbourne
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Activity
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Specific Activity
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Decoration
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Exhibition Collection Management
45 mm (Width), 125 mm (Height)
Width = Diameter
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Dimensions
126 mm (Height), 45 mm (Outside Diameter)
Measurement From Conservation.
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