Handcrafted botanically specific fabric wildflowers made of composite materials including silkworm cocoons, crepe paper, sisal string, florist's ribbon, fabric dyes, cotton wool, florist's wire, PVA glue, florist's tape and velvet or suede fabrics. This specimen depicts Anigozanthos manglesii - Mangles Red and Green Kangaroo Paw (tall), Acacia species - Wattle (yellow), Melaleuca species (pink), and Conospermum incurvum - Plume Smokebush (white). Mounted on a naturally shaped piece of timber adhered to a polished rectangular timber base.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
History Collection
Collection Item Data
| Accession Number: | H2016.82 |
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| Accession Date: | 16 Mar 2016 |
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| Acquisition Year: | 2016 |
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Material
| Cotton Wool/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
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