Illuminated Manuscript - Presented on retirement of Charles Hellmrich, 1884

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Unique IDA-01215778SeriesDonations to CouncilDateBetween 1st October 1884 and 31st October 1884Date qualifiermonth & year onlyFormatParchment DocumentDescriptionAn illuminated address to the Council Clerk and Surveyor of Paddington, October 1884:
A late-nineteenth century illumination, created for John Sands, of George Street, Sydney, by an unknown artist, on the occasion of the retirement of Charles Hellmrich and to accompany the presentation of a "gold watch and appendages together with a purse of Sovereigns". The illustrations include important buildings and street scenes in Paddington as well as symbols of productivity and plenty. Framed.
Charles Hellmrich went on to become an alderman on Paddington Council in 1885-93; he was mayor in 1886, 1888, 1889 and 1890.LanguageEnglish (eng)PublisherJohn SandsDigitised recordNoBorn digital itemNo

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Colour depthColourDimensions (picklist)Other - see Dimensions noteDimensions (free text)66 x 57 cmImage aspectPortrait

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Illuminated Manuscript - Presented on retirement of Charles Hellmrich, 1884

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