Historical information

Beautiful example of academic book prize gifted by Clarendon Ladies College to Janie Jebb (CLC 1882). Donated to school by her grandson Robert Tunbridge, son of Basil Tunbridge (BC 1916) in 2011.

Significance

Socially significant because of the value placed on religious education and academic prowess amongst girls in the late 19th century in an Australian country town.

Physical description

Red cloth bound book (rebound) with original detail on front cover. Black and white etchings with tissue interleaves.

Inscriptions & markings

Book plaque inside front cover: 'CLARENDON LADIES COLLEGE / BALLARAT / 1st Bible PRIZE / AWARDED TO / Janie Jebb / R KENNEDY / PRINCIPAL / 19th December 1882