Historical information

The Ballarat School of Design was established in 1870 and was affiliated with the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute.

Physical description

Blue hardcovered book which has a prize plate relating to the Ballarat School of Design. The book was awarded to Emily Martin in 1873 as second prize for outline drawing.

Inscriptions & markings

The prize plate has the following words written in ink

[Awarded to] Miss Emily Martin
[for] Outline Drawings by Pupil under 15 years of age.