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Atlantis Marine Park Salt and Pepper Shaker Set

Subcollections
Atlantis Arises - Atlantis Marine Park
Overview

A miniature, jug shaped, ceramic salt and pepper shaker set. The bottom half is glazed an off-white colour, there is an Atlantis Marine Park logo which consists of two blue and white dolphins jumping through the air in front of an orange and yellow circle. The words “Atlantis/ MARINE PARK/ WESTERN AUSTRALIA” is written underneath the dolphins, Atlantis is written in a stylised font coloured half yellow and half orange. The top of the jug starts to taper to a narrow top, and the colour goes from light blue to a darker blue. There is a small handle near the top on the right-hand side. One jug has a single hole in the top and the second has 3 holes in the top.

Historical information

Opening at Two Rocks in 1981 the Atlantis Marine Park at Two Rocks was a popular tourist attraction. Millions of people visited the park during its nine years existence, where they enjoyed attractions such as the performing seals and dolphins, and the oceanarium. The park was closed in August 1990, following new regulations regarding the accommodation of marine animals.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-57-2018.45a-b
Item type
Objects
Themes
Social History
Material
Ceramics
Width
75 mm
Height or length
95 mm
Depth
75 mm
Inscriptions and markings

"Atlantis" / MARINE PARK/ WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Keywords
Food & Drink Consumption
Food Preparation
Salt And Pepper Shakers
Atlantis Marine Park
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Rare or representative
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Two white and blue jugs with an Atlantis Marine Park logo, consisting of two dolphins jumping through the air in front of a yellow and orange circle.
A miniature, jug shaped, ceramic salt and pepper shaker set. The bottom half is glazed an off-white colour, there is an Atlantis Marine Park logo which consists of two blue and white dolphins jumping through the air in front of an orange and yellow circle. The top of the jug starts to taper to a narrow top, and the colour goes from light blue to a darker blue. There is a small handle near the top on the right-hand side. One jug has a single hole in the top and the second has 3 holes in the top.

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