The Churchill Island collection (belonging to Phillip Island Nature Parks) includes several artworks, both original and printed, from the late 1800s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this painting belongs to the Artworks series.Attributed to Margaret Amess (youngest child of Samuel and Jane Amess) and gifted to Mary Clay. Painted scene of an island shore with sailing boat heading inland, c.1900s. The painting is framed in elaborate gold gilt and is orginal.churchill island, oil painting, margaret amess

The Churchill Island collection (belonging to Phillip Island Nature Parks) includes several artworks, both original and printed, from the late 1800s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this painting belongs to the Artworks series.Attributed to Margaret Amess (youngest child of Samuel and Jane Amess) and gifted to Mary Clay. Painted scene of a rowboat at sea with a low sky in shades of pink and a full moon above. In large elaborate faded gold gilt frame and is orginal.churchill island, oil painting

The Churchill Island collection includes objects from the late 1800s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this teacup represents the Amess era.Margaret Amess was the youngest child of Samuel and Jane Amess, who first purchased Churchill Island in 1872, and was renowned for her china painting.Tea cup with gold border at rim and gold handle. Hand painted with three swallows by Margaret Amess."M.A./1909"tea cup, margaret amess, churchill island

The Churchill Island collection includes objects from the late 1800s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this saucer represents the Amess era.Margaret Amess was the youngest child of Samuel and Jane Amess, who first purchased Churchill Island in 1872, and was renowned for her china painting.Saucer with gold rim and decoration, 2 swallows and 10 stylised birds. Hand-painted by Margaret Amess.saucer, margaret amess, churchill island

The Churchill Island collection includes objects from the late 1800s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this image represents the Amess era.Margaret Amess was the youngest child of Samuel and Jane Amess, who first purchased Churchill Island in 1872. Black and white photographic image of a women, head and shoulders only, believed to be Margaret Amess "MONTEATH"margaret amess, samuel and jane amess