Painting, Dawson, (Miss), Orbost Wild Flowers, approx. 1896

Historical information

Painted about 1896 by Dawson, Miss.

Significance

This painting has aesthetic significance and shows the skills and craftmanship of women of early settler families.

Physical description

Painting of wildflowers on alabaster with plain wooden frame with nails. Flowers include orchids and grevilleas.

Inscriptions & markings

Orbost Wildflowers - painted by Miss Dawson about 1896 - donated by Mrs Alice Slatter

References

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