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Glazed urn shaped vase

Braemore Pottery
c. 1945
Subcollections
The Taylor Cabinet
Overview

An urn shaped highly glazed pottery vase, made in Australia by Braemore, with a footed base and two curved handles. Glazed in lemon yellow and lime green with a shiny lustre finish.

Historical information

Russell Cowan (1892-1962) set up Braemore Pottery in Waitara, NSW in 1939. Braemore was an active commercial pottery until 1985.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-124-2020.85
Item type
Collectibles
Objects
Themes
Social History
Material
Ceramic Glaze
Width
14 cm
Depth
18 cm
Inscriptions and markings

Embossed on the base

BRAEMORE
44-55

Contextual Information

Original owner of this vase was Gladys Milligan and it was passed down to her niece Kerry Patricia Bowe.

Gladys Milligan lived on Marine Terrace Busselton from the late 1930's. Her husband George Milligan was a returned soldier having lost one leg on the front lines. George worked at the Churchill Park ticket gate for many years. The vase was purchased at Blue's Corner Shop gift department.

Keywords
Ceramic
Place made
Waitara
NSW
Australia
Year
c. 1945
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
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