PLAQUE - Shire of Exmouth
H1990.212
Pine wood plaque in shape of a shield, surface has been varnished and a transfer applied. This features a rearing swordfish and upright prawn with a hill between and a red metal tower generating flashes above which is "NWC". A banner across the top states "SHIRE OF EXMOUTH" and another below, "DEO ADJUVANTE". At the base of the plaque is "WESTERN AUSTRALIA". Colours are blue, yellow, brown and red. On the reverse is a sticker with "PINE TIMBER" and there is a hook for hanging. The object was a prototype made by Distinctive Signs. For company details see H90.211.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1990.212 |
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| Accession Date: | 22 May 1990 |
Material
| Wood/Wood | Pine wood, metal, plastic |
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| Metal |
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| Wood |
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| Plastic/Synthetic/Polymer |
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| Metal/Metal |
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| Pine/Wood |
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Measurement
| length | 170mm |
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| width | 140mm |
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| height | 13.5mm |
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