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Betty Brown Historical Centre (Shire of West Arthur) > Records

Possum Rug & Gibbs Family Photograph

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Gibbs Family

c. 1906

Overview

Stitched possum skins. Some seams coming apart. Backed with a cotton blanket.

Historical information

Possum rug made and used by the Gibbs family ~1906. Used in family photo taken at Gibbs homestead in 1906.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-50-2026.005

Material

Fur (Hair Material)

Width

200 cm

Height or length

150 cm

Inscriptions and markings

Nil

Place made

Australia

Year

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Last modified

Thursday, 9 April, 2026

Completeness

88

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Gibbs family sitting on Possum Blanket

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