Physical description

Large, framed certificate awarded to Misses V. Sheives & K . Foster for First Prize for Piano Duet Under 16 in the Austral Literary and Debating Society's Bendigo Competitions, 1906. Certificate signed by E. ?, President and Thomas Byrne, Hon. Sec. Certificate has 2 angels at the top, 1 with a harp and 1 writing. At each side and the bottom is a lady dressed in robes. Leaves and scroll work decorate the certificate. 4 cm frame has green and gold leaf & flower decoration which is falling off and 13mm small gold frame inside. Edges of frame painted dark green. Glass is broken. On the back is a label: From D. G. Coope & Son, Picture Frame Manufacturers, The Fine Art Gallery. Mitchell Street, Bendigo. Established 1871. Printed in dark blue.