Summary
This moulded ceramic jug was made by Hoffman Brick and Potteries Ltd in 1934, as a souvenir to commemorate the centenary of European settlement of Victoria. It features portraits of John Pascoe Fawkner and John Batman.
Physical Description
Moulded ceramic jug with light brown glaze. It has raised profile portraits of John Pascoe Fawkner and John Batman, one on each side.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Amy D. Lavey, 02 Feb 1993
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Manufacturer
Hoffman Brick & Potteries Ltd., Brunswick, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1934
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Person Depicted
Mr. John P. Fawkner, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1934
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Person Depicted
John Batman, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1934
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Place & Date of Event
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Inscriptions
Inscribed around top of jug, moulded: MELBOURNE/ 1934/ CENTENARY Below spout, moulded: This/ will be/ the place/ for a/ village Lower edge, moulded: FAWKNER BATMAN Base, black glaze: HOFFMAN/ WARE/ AUSTRALIA
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
11.8 cm (Length), 9 cm (Width), 12.2 cm (Height)
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Exhibition Collection Management
118 mm (Length), 90 mm (Width), 122 mm (Height)
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References
Hill, Gregory. The Potteries of Brunswick. Shepparton Art Gallery, 2000.
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Keywords
Celebrations, Civic Mementoes, Melbourne Centenary, 1935, Souvenirs, Victoria Centenary, 1934-1935
