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Swan Valley Vintage Event Glasses
c. 1975 - 1982Subcollections
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.R20
Item type
Drinking vessels
Material
Glass
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
Year
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
Last modified
Friday, 25 July, 2025
Completeness
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
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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