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Page 175. This bottle must have been twice in the fire, being of green glass within and stained on the outside;head of an Irish arrow, made of flint, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
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Page 175. This bottle must have been twice in the fire, being of green glass within and stained on the outside;head of an Irish arrow, made of flint, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670073 Page 175. This bottle must have been twice in the fire, being of green glass within and stained on the outside; head of an Irish arrow, made of flint, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: The Naturalists Companion containing drawings with suitable descriptions of a vast variety of Quadrupeds, Birds, Fishes, Serpent and Insects; & accurately copied either from Living Animals or from the stuffed Specimens in the Museums of the College and Dublin Society, to which is added drawings of several antiquities, natural productions &c containd in those Museums -- illustrated manuscript by Kenelm Henry Digby); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales
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Archaeological Arrow Arrow Point Arrowhead Arrows Artefact Artifact Assortment Australians Blade Eclectic Glass Bottle Glass Vase Handwritten Killarney Label Labelled Miscellaneous Miscellany New South Wales South Australia Varied West Australian Blown Glass Defensive Weapon Infantry Weapon Lithic Stone Tool
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This print showcases a fascinating assortment of ancient artifacts, carefully curated by Kenelm Henry Digby in his illustrated manuscript titled "The Naturalists Companion". The focal point of the image is an intriguing glass bottle that has endured the flames not once, but twice. Its green glass interior contrasts with its stained exterior, telling a story of resilience and history. Adjacent to the bottle lies the head of an Irish arrow, crafted meticulously from flint during the years 1810-17. This stone tool exudes both strength and elegance, embodying the craftsmanship of its time. Handwritten manuscript text accompanies these eclectic objects, adding a personal touch to their historical significance. The photograph captures Digby's dedication to preserving and documenting various antiquities found within museums such as those belonging to Dublin Society and College. Each item holds immense value in understanding our past - from quadrupeds to birds, fishes to serpents, insects to natural productions - all meticulously drawn with suitable descriptions. Displayed against a backdrop reminiscent of Killarney's beauty in Australia's New South Wales Mitchell Library at State Library stands this unique collection. It serves as a testament to Digby's passion for archaeology and his commitment towards sharing knowledge about diverse cultures through art. Through this print by Bridgeman Images on Fine Art Finder, we are transported into an era where handwritten labels adorned blown glass vases alongside miscellaneous metal objects. It invites us into a world where arrows were more than just weapons; they represented defensive armaments used by infantry soldiers across Oceania. Let this image be a reminder that even amidst varied landscapes and cultures lie threads connecting humanity throughout history – threads waiting patiently for curious minds like ours to unravel their stories.
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