Historical information
This rose bowl was presented to the Ballarat Teachers College by the students of 1949, particularly, Peter Fryar, J McIntosh, J McIntyre and J Holloway as a trophy for the Dimboola Regatta Relay. It was subsequently used to hold '49er' roses for the reunions of the students , the last being their 60th reunion.
Physical description
This three piece vase is made up of
1). a silver bowl with two handles in an art deco style sitting on three feet
2). a green glass vase with a central depression and domed walls which sits into the silver bowl
3). a dome of green glass containing 19 open ended cylinders in which the flowers sit.
Inscriptions & markings
Engraved into the base - Ballarat Teachers College 1949, Presented to the college by P. Fryar, T. McIntosh, J. Holloway, T. McIntyre, Dimboola Regatta Relay.
Stamped into one handle - Silcraft, E.P., N.S, A 1, Melb.
Subjects
References
- A gladness found A celebration of the life and work of those who attended Ballarat Teachers' College in 1949.
