Mixed media - Model, North Melbourne Boot Co, early 1970`s

Historical information

This model was part of a panorama 11 pieces designs from photos in an almanac printed by Port Fairy Gazette. The panorama was used by the Historical Society rooms Bank Street as a display on an extended mantel piece, before being relocated to Gipps Street. It was made by Mr Alan Mewkill a member of the Port Fairy Historical Society.

Significance

This model depicts in 3D, part of the streetscape of Port Fairy in 1892 as drawn in a calendar/almanac of the time.

Physical description

Small hand made model of a shop front form the 1892 almanac

Inscriptions & markings

Thomas Robinson - Manager

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