Brief description
The furniture collection consists of 58 objects and 29 of these pre-date 1840, making it the most oustanding single collection of Huon pine in the world. The pieces span nearly 100 years of Tasmanian colonial history. Most items are made in Tasmania and a small number originate in Victoria. Collection includes un-upholstered and upholstered seat furniture as well as various types of cabinet furniture and tables.Spatial Coverage And Location
text: Tasmania
Subjects
19th to early 20th century |
Furniture |
George Burrows |
Huon Pine |
Tasmania |
cabinetmaking |
colonial |
handcraft |
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Identifiers
- Local : TMAG42