Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 19th century (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
A1
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Repository
Archival history
Includes note on Geelong Historical Society letterhead, address 6 Balmoral Crescent, Rippleside, 3215 Telephone: 5278 3530. Note reads: 'Crystal bowl ex wreck of the Scammell from the estate of late Mrs Brookes. P.A. 19/9/02'. P.A. is Peter Alsop, member of the Geelong Historical Society.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
From estate of Mrs Brooker (GHS Property).
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Retrieved from the wreck of the Joseph H. Scammell, this cut glass bowl was manufactured by the French business Saint-Louis, which is still operating today. Created in the 'Brilliant' period, items from this time were made of heavy leaded glass, intricately cut with geometric patterns and prisms.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open
Conditions governing reproduction
Image open
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Crystal glass bowl. Housed in A1 box with tissue. Needs rehousing in custom box.
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Digital image on GHC Archives database.