PRESENTATION SQUARE, Foundation Stone of Perth Observatory
CH1972.117
Inscribed on 'blade': "Square used by the Hon. Sir John Forrest K.C.M.G. in laying the Foundation Stone of the Perth Observatory 29th September 1896".
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1972.117 |
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| Accession Date: | 24 Jan 1972 |
Material
| Metal | wooden handle, gold decoration, white metal 'blade' |
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| White Metal/Metal |
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Measurement
| length | 136mm | on 'blade' |
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