Summary

Prepared for exhibition purposes in the Industrial & Technological Museum in 1885. It features a hand painting of the species by Miss May Vale (later Mrs. Gilfillan). Exhibited at the following exhibitions: 1886 Indian and Colonial Exhibition, London; 1887 Jubilee Exhibition, Adelaide; 1888-89 Centennial Exhibition, Melbourne; 1889 Exposition Universelle, Paris.

Scientific Name: Banksia integrifolia

Family Name: Proteaceae

Physical Description

Rectangular sample of wood, planed smooth and varnished on top with hand painted image of a branch and flower pod and painted inscription below. Rear of sample is rough hewn.

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