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FOOT BATH

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1850 - 1976

Overview

Oblong earthenware foot bath with carrying handles at each end. The bath has been glazed white, with pink and green floral decorations under the rim. Under this is a glazed blue band with gold vine design along it. On the band in the middle of the bath side are two gold stylised diamonds. Under the blue band this is a gold fringe design. Two copper bands have been wrapped around the bath, one at the top and one near the base.

Historical information

Belonged to Buckingham family in Roleystone in the late 1800s, then passed on to Mrs Hannah Collins (Nee Buckingham) and finally to the Moore family. The Moore family used it as as plant holder at their Roleystone property 'Darjeeling' for many years. The Buckingham family arrived in Western Australia in 1850 and started farming in the Roleystone area in 1857. The Buckingham family would go on to play a significant role in the establishment of the Roleystone and Kelmscott community through their involvement with numerous community organisations, their role as local business owners and building a number of significant local buildings, both private and community.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-AK1976.204

Themes

Art and Design
People
Social History
World Cultures

Material

Ceramics

Ferrous Metal

Paint

Width

500 mm

Height or length

208 mm

Depth

328 mm

Keywords

BUCKINGHAM Thomas 11 Mr

ROLEYSTONE

COLLINS Hannah Mrs nee BUCKINGHAM

Darjeerling Roleystone

MOORE William 'Bill' Mr

Year

1850 - 1976

Statement of significance

Belonged to Buckingham family in Roleystone in the late 1800s, then passed on to Mrs Hannah Collins Nee Buckingham) and finally to the Moore family. The Moore family used it as a plant holder at their Roleystone property 'Darjeeling' for many years. The Buckingham family played a significant role in the establishment of the Roleystone and Kelmscott community through their involvement with numerous community organisations, their role as local business owners and building a number of significant local buildings, both private and community.

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Object’s condition or completeness

Rare or representative

Well provenanced

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