BROOCH - CINNABAR LACQUER

c. 1890 - 1950
Overview

Made from Cinnabar Lacquer, where layer upon layer of lacquer applied and design then carved into the lacquer. The brooch has a hexagonal red floral design in the centre with silver floral design surrounding this, it has a clip on the back for pinning to garment.
Text stamped on the back.

Historical information

This braclet belonged to Ellen Cosgrove, the grandmother of Patricia 'Pat' Ten Haaf. Ellen lived at 'Maldon' which was located on Forrest Road, Armadale. Ellen married Arthur Cosgrove on 18 May 1898 at the Roman Catholic church St Patrick's in Fremantle. They moved Forrest Road in Armadale where they lived and raised their family until the late 1930s. The braclet was passed down through the family to their granddaughter Patricia.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-AK1994.6B
Item type
Width
35 mm
Height or length
34 mm
Depth
13 mm
Inscriptions and markings

Text stamped on the back [CHINA]

Place made
China
Statement of significance

This object is part of a collection of items associated with a person or family who have played a significant role in the economic, community or social development of the City of Armadale. This can include holding key political or social positions within the community, being a key contributor or member of a community organisation, a strong contributor to improving the well-being of the local community, a prominent figure in a local business or industry, developer of new industries or activities or someone who grew up in the area and moved away and had a noteworthy career or life.

Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Object’s condition or completeness
Rare or representative
Well provenanced
City of Armadale - History House

City of Armadale - History House

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Metal bracelet with round red carved cinnabar inserts. Next to the bracelet is a broach of the same design and material

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