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small clay model of Catholic Presbytery, Central Greenough

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Sandy Seller

c. 2000

Overview

ceramic model of a small cottage with stone walls, galvanised iron roof, chimney to the left and verandah in front.

Historical information

This model was made by Sandy Seller (Greenough Crafts) and sold in Marg Edmunds studio at Rock of Ages Bed & Breakfast, Greenough. It represents the Catholic Presbytery that was constructed in 1900 by Mr Bennett and forms part of a small Catholic precinct in the Central Greenough Historic Settlement which includes St Peter's Church, the convent and the Catholic school. This small cottage has been home to a number of Parish Priests over the years including Monsignor John Hawes, the priest architect. The building is presently owned by the National Trust of Australia (WA).

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Registration number

cwa-org-72-GMOB2627

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Material

Width

104 mm

Height or length

78 mm

Depth

60 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Inscribed on base "Catholic Presbytery Greenough Hamlet' and paper sticker with outline of an owl, with internal text - "Greenough Crafts"

Contextual Information

From the mid 1970s to c2000 potters at Greenough made souvenirs to be sold locally. This is no longer the case.

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Western Australia
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