Summary
This is a timber sample of Straight Sheoak (Casuarina suberosa) from Victoria.
It was hand-painted by Miss May Vale in 1885 for display at the Industrial and Technological Museum. It was then exhibited at several international exhibitions, including the 1888 Melbourne Centennial International Exhibition and the 1889 Exposition Universelle in Paris.
Physical Description
This is a timber sample of Straight Sheoak (Casuarina Suberosa).
More Information
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Collection Names
Royal Exhibition Building Collection, Museum History Collection, May Vale Timber Collection
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Collecting Areas
Sustainable Futures, Public Life & Institutions, Royal Exhibition Building
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Acquisition Information
Unknown Acquisition Method from Unknown Source
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Artist
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Commissioned By
Industrial & Technological Museum, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1885
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Place & Date Exhibited
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1888-1889
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Inscriptions
In gold script: 58/ Casuarina Suberosa/ VICTORIA./ STRAIGHT SHEOAK
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
12.9 cm (Length), 6.2 cm (Width), 29 cm (Height), 1.55 kg (Weight)
Measurements taken for Australia Gallery redevelopment.
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Maximum dimensions
290 mm (Length), 130 mm (Width), 60 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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