LINO PRINT, "Old Jail"

H1996.446

Framed lino print of the northern facade (bricked section) of the Old Gaol in the grounds of the Western Australian Museum. There is a tree and what appears to be a picket fence in the foreground. A small figure stands by a door. Colours used include brown,blue,green and red. At the bottom in pencil and in small handwriting - "Old Jail, Perth, W.A. 6 G.Pitt Morison 1924" The frame is modern and consists of laminated wood in black with a narrow gold edge. A cream mount frames the print, with a clear glass cover. The back is fibreboard with a synthetic cord stapled across the back to hang the print.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1996.446
Accession Date: 12 Nov 1996
Acquisition Year: 1996

Material

Paper
Ink/Paper
Composition Board/Wood
Synthetic/Textile
Glass

Measurement

height315mmIn Frame
width230mmIn Frame
height160mmPrint only
width105mmPrint only

 


 

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