CERTIFICATE, Rechabites
H1995.216
Framed certificate of the 'INDEPENDENT ORDER OF RECHABITES', paper glued (?) to canvas backing, stretched onto pine frame. Frame has cotton braid border.
Certificate is a dispensation giving permission for the establishment of a fremantle 'Good Endevour' tent no. 44.
Certificate is printed in the style of a handwritten illumination, with the emblem of the society featured at the top of the document; two female angels flank a shield; underneath are the words 'PEACE & PLENTY/ THE REWARD OF TEMPERANCE'. The document is signed by the officials of the organisation, and is dated 1875.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1995.216 |
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| Accession Date: | 13 Feb 1995 |
| Credit: | Sam Manera |
Material
| Wood |
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| Paint/Synthetic/Polymer |
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| Canvas/Textile |
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| Metal |
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| Cotton/Textile |
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| glue/Adhesive/Unclassified |
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Measurement
| length | 570mm |
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| width | 780mm |
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