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Plaited Grass Frog

1942
Overview

Overhead view of frog woven from Guildford Grass. Three double strands of grass bent and woven to form body and then plaited to form back legs. Another 3 double strands woven across body and plaited to form front legs. Ends of plaits released to form feet.

Historical information

The frog was woven by a member of the Chinese Labour Corps on a Claremont to Perth train and given to Ethel Lucas on arrival at Perth. c.1942.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-28--1-61
Item type
Photographs
Themes
Art and Design
Social History
Material
Photographic Paper
Year
1942
Links to additional resources
Claremont Museum. [www.claremont.wa.gov.au]
Last modified
Saturday, 6 September, 2025
Completeness
94
Rights category
Life of creator +70 years
Permissions

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Attribution requirements

Acknowledgements to be made to 'Claremont Museum 1.61'.

Rights holder
Claremont Museum, Town of Claremont, Western Australia, 6010
Town of Claremont Museum

Town of Claremont Museum

Plaited Grass Frog
Plaited Grass Frog
Source: Claremont Museum 1.61

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