Summary
Coal box carved out of coal featuring recumbent female figure on lid, 1880.
Physical Description
Oval shaped decorative coal box with female figure reclining on lid, partially clad in drapery.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Netherlands Commissioner of the 1880-81 International Exhibition, Exhibition: 1880 International, Melbourne, 1881
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Date Made
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Classification
Mining & metallurgy, Exploration & prospecting - coal & coke, Coal & peat samples
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
23 cm (Length), 12.5 cm (Width), 15 cm (Height)
Measurements taken for Australia Gallery redevelopment.
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Keywords
Coal By-Products, Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881, Packaging Boxes, Souvenirs