FABRIC WILDFLOWER SPECIMEN, Blue Lady Orchid, Thelma Knox

H2016.83

Handcrafted botanically specific fabric wildflowers made of composite materials including organza, vilene, florist's ribbon, crepe paper, florist tape, fabric dyes, florist and hobby wire and cotton wool. This specimen depicts Thelymitra crinita - the Blue Lady Orchid mounted in a natural piece of wood with a charred appearance.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H2016.83
Accession Date: 16 Mar 2016
Acquisition Year: 2016

Material

Textile0 - Whole
Wood
Wire/Metal

Measurement

height325mm
length337mm
weight203kg

 

 

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