Terms and conditions of use
Ceremonial scissors for the opening of the Trans-Australian Railway
1917
Medium
silver, steel
Measurements
0.7 × 6.7 × 7.0 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through the NGV Foundation by Professor John Poynter, 2004
Gallery location
Gallery 5
Level 2, NGV Australia
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria
Inscription
engraved in rear c.: Opening · / Trans · Australian Railway / at Wynbring S.A. / by / His Excellency The Right / Honorable Sir Robert Cronford / Munro Ferguson / - P. C..G.C. M.G.- / Governor General / - of the - / Commonwealth of Australia / November 12th 1917
punched (diagonally) in rear l.l.: TGAUNT
Accession Number
2004.108.1
Department
Australian Decorative Arts
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