This book, Uncle Tom's Cabin was the best selling novel in the 19th century in the USA. It was given to Alexander Ure in 1889, the son of Scottish migrants, John and Jane Ure who settled on acreage north of Gembrook in 1874. They called their property 'Silver Wells' because of finding a pure and plentiful water source when digging their initial well. Silver Wells became the commercial centre of the early Gembrook settlement with shops, post office etc. When the train came through in 1900 the Gembrook commercial centre shifted to its present location, near the railway station. The Ure family continued to play a significant role in the Gembrook community.The Ure family of 'Silver Wells' was significant in the early history of Gembrook.Moss green hard cover book with title embossed on gold panel. 326 pages.On front cover printed: 'UNCLE TOM'S CABIN' On page i handwritten: 'Alexander Ure / A Present / from Mr & Mrs Wood / Cot 3rd 1889'alexander ure, uncle tom's cabin, 1889, silver wells

Uncle Toms Cabin Front end page has a sticker "Presented to Edie Dickinson" Dated 13/12/1904 Author: Harriet Beecher Stowe Publisher: W P Nimmo, Hay & Mitchell flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, book, uncle toms cabin, harriet beecher stowe

Part of a collection of historic wallpapers collected by Phyllis Murphy, most of whose wallpapers were donated to the collection of Historic Houses Sydney. This wallpaper sample, annotated and encased in mylar was used by Phyllis for educational purposes, and donated by her son to Villa Alba Museum's collection in 2025.Wallpaper sample featuring scenes adapted from Harriet Beecher Stowe's 1852 anti-slavery novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin. The scenic/narrative printed wallpaper comprised of visual vignettes depicting various characters and narrative moments from the highly influential novel. heritage interiors, wallpapers, 19th century design, architectural friezes, classical motif, narrative panels

Part of a collection of historic wallpapers collected by Phyllis Murphy, most of whose wallpapers were donated to the collection of Historic Houses Sydney. This wallpaper sample, annotated and encased in mylar was used by Phyllis for educational purposes, and donated by her son to Villa Alba Museum's collection in 2025.Wallpaper sample featuring scenes adapted from Harriet Beecher Stowe's 1852 anti-slavery novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin. The scenic/narrative printed wallpaper comprised of visual vignettes depicting various characters and narrative moments from the highly influential novel. heritage interiors, wallpapers, 19th century design, architectural friezes, classical motif, narrative panels