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PLAQUE, NAME PLATE - MRS E COCKRAM

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c. 1890 - 1900

Overview

Rectangular brass plate that has been chromed - etched text on front in old English style text. Text [Mrs. E. Cockram]. Edges of the plaque cut out forming concave shaped corners. Ridged decoration around edge to form a boarder. Hole at either end of the plaque centrally placed with in the boarder.

Historical information

A plaque that was used in a local church to demonstrate that a family had donated money. Possibly from the original Kelmscott St Mary's in the Valley Church, built in 1871 and was the first Christian church built in the district, who the Cockram family were probably a member of. They have a link to the region via their relationship by marriage to the Buckingham family. The plaque may reference Mrs Elizabeth Cockram who arrived in WA in 1850 aboard the Sofia with the Buckingham family. The plaque was purchased by the donor at an auction.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-COA2005.25

Year

c. 1890 - 1900

Statement of significance

This object is part of a collection associated with significant buildings and places, the original St Mary's in the Valley Church which was the first Christian church built and used in the district, in the City of Armadale. These buildings or have played a role in the social, economic and or spiritual development of the district. They can also be aesthetically and architecturally significant. The building or places can also be associated with significant people, organisations or businesses who have all had an impact on the City of Armadale.

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