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Shire of Toodyay > Records

MIRROR, ORCHIDS AND LESCHENAULTIA PAINTED DECORATION

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1856

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Domestic equipment

Overview

The left hand diagonal side of the mirror has been painted with two cream orchids, in oils, Leschanaultia and strappy foliage.
The mirror is in a black frame with gold internal edge. It was painted by Mrs George Whitfield as a bride.
The back of the mirror has been written on, which is showing through on the front.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-37-2000.28

Item type

Themes

Art and Design
Social History

Material

Width

26 cm

Height or length

30.7000 cm

Depth

2.5000 cm

Inscriptions and markings

Mrs Ann Elizabeth Whitfield

Year

Shire of Toodyay

Shire of Toodyay

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