Certificate - Award Certificate, Intercolonial Exhibition of Australasia Melbourne 1866-7 Honorable Mention Award to J. Scott. Framed Certificate, 1866-1867

Physical description

Illuminated and coloured styilised design in pinks and gold on cream background surrounded by names of Australian states , New Zealand, New Calendonia and Netherlands India. Inscribed, original frame and glaze award.

Inscriptions & markings

Intercolonial Exhibition of Australasia, held at Melbourne, 1866 & 7, certifying that the jury of Section X have awarded Honourable Mention to J. Scott of Hawthorn for Coniferous Foliage, Plants & for Bouquets & Flowers.
John B. Bleasdale D.D., Special Commissioner for Juries. J.C Knight Secretary.
Surrounded by names of Australian states, New Zealand , New Caledonia and Netherlands India.
Inscribed on back, 'Donated by Mrs J.C. Corbett, 28 Stawell St, Kew (her Aunt married a son of James Scott),' in T. Kneen's handwriting.

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