Swan Valley Vintage Event Glasses

c. 1975 - 1982
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Overview

Six wine tasting glasses featuring a gold ring close to the rim and a logo. (Set of 6)

Historical information

In the mid to late 1970's a wine festival was held at Lilac Hill, Caversham. The souvenir wine glasses fitted into a leather cradle worn around the participant's neck to leave their hands free for eating food.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-150-2022.R.20
Item type
Material
Height or length
140 mm
Inscriptions and markings

The logo of "a black swan sitting on a wine glass" and the wording "Vintage 75 Swan Valley" on one glass, "Vntage 77 Swan Valley" on two glasses and "Vintage 82 Swan Valley" on two glasses.

Contextual Information

Items have a strong connection to the viticulture industry of the Swan Valley and Midland Junction whereby many immigrants introduced vineyards to the area.

Place made
Australia
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Historic significance
Scientific or research significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Object’s condition or completeness
Permissions

May be used under the Creative Commons License. High quality scan is available from Midland and Districts Historical Society.

Attribution requirements

Image is to be attributed 'Courtesy of Midland and Districts Historical Society Inc. and Vicky Wilson.

Midland and Districts Historical Society

Midland and Districts Historical Society

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Six Swan Valley Vintage wine tasting glasses.

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