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relief

human history
  • Description

    Framed cameo relief. This is a portrait of a man facing left carved in relief possibly out of bone. The relief is mounted on a dark grey base with a gilded interior frame and a circular wooden frame. There is a metal suspension ring at the top of the frame. On the back of the frame is a red label with production details: "THOS. BLUNT/ Fancy Cabinet Maker/ From / D.

    Edwards London / MANUFACTURER to HER MAJESTY &c / Bridge Street / Sydney / Ladies & Gentlemen's Desks & Dressing Cases rapider. Ladies Work Boxes refitted / NB All sort of Fancy Goods made to Order / Picture Frame Manufacturer"

  • Place
    Sydney/New South Wales/Australia
  • Accession Date
    Unknown
  • Other Id

    1996x2.20 (temporary accession number)

  • Department

    History

    Social History

relief, 1996x2.20, © Auckland Museum CC BY

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  • relief, 1996x2.20, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • relief, 1996x2.20, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • relief, 1996x2.20, © Auckland Museum CC BY
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  • silhouette
  • silhouette
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  • silhouette

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