Summary
Wooden fireplace bellows with pokerwork motif of sailing ship. The bellows were used in South Melbourne, Victoria, probably in the mid-20th century, and were donated by Mrs Vi Morgan in 1989. Their maker is unknown.
Physical Description
Pair of bellows, varnished wood with a pokerwork design of a sailing ship on one side. Design is painted with red and dark blue/green paint. A brown leather gusset is studded on to sides of wood, and a metal tube at end directs air flow.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Violet (Vi) Morgan, 14 Dec 1989
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Place Used
South Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1930-1960
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overall dimensions
712 mm (Length), 156 mm (Width), 46 mm (Depth)
Open depth: 230mm.
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