BOX, Made from Foundation Tree
CH1976.236
Inscription on top: 'THIS BOX WAS MADE/ FROM THE TREE WHICH WAS CUT DOWN/ AT SWAN RIVER IN 1829/ BY HIS EXCELLENCY SIR JAMES STIRLING/ FOR THE PURPOSE OF/ LAYING THE FOUNDATION/OF THE CAPITAL OF/ WESTERN AUSTRALIA.'
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1976.236 |
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| Accession Date: | 25 Aug 1976 |
| Acquisition Year: | 1932 |
Material
| Metal | sheoak, metal hinges |
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| Metal/Metal |
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| Oak/Wood |
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Measurement
| length | 275mm |
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| width | 200mm |
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| height | 105mm |
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