Historical information
Portrait of David Duncan, the first treasurer of the Port Phillip Farmers' Society. A five-piece silver tea service given to Duncan and held by the family for 135 years was donated to the RASV in 1987.
The painting is part of a pair with a portrait of Duncan's wife, Alexina Duncan.
Physical description
Oil Portrait In Heavy Elaborate Gilt Timber Frame. Envelope taped to back containing a press clipping from 'Country News', September 27, 1992 about David Duncan.
Inscriptions & markings
ON BRASS PLATE -PRESENTED FOR ALEXINA DUNCAN BUTCHER BY HER FAMILY .THE ORIGINAL AUSTRALIAN ANCESTORS. DAVID DUNCAN TREASURER OF THE PORT PHILLIP FARMERS SOCIETY, FOUNDED 1848.
RASV 4L ON BACK
