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Object Record
Metadata
Item ID# |
2014.020.003 |
Object Name |
Painting |
Title |
Yellow Orchid (Lady Slipper) |
Description |
An Acrylic on Board painting showcasing the Yellow Orchid Lady Slipper. The painting is a close up of the flowers and leaves in their natural setting. The painting is flat with no varnish. The painting by Jean T. Dawson is signed in purple paint on the bottom right corner. Verso: "Yellow Orchid (Lady Slipper) Bruce County Wild Flower Emblem (Oliphant). Jean T. Dawson, Chesley, Ont N0G 1L0. Cypritedium Parviflorem in Bruce County Magnaflorem. $150.00." |
Artist |
Dawson, Jean (Turner) |
Maker's mark |
The signature is in purple paint. |
Provenance |
The item was part of the transfer of ownership from the former Chesley Heritage & Woodworking Museum that closed in 2014. The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie lawfully absorbed the Chesley Heritage & Woodworking Musueum and its holdings which were then donated to the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre. There was no transfer of records or paperwork that documented the origins and/or donor of items and could not be provided for some of the items being transferred. |
Dimensions |
H-7 W-51 L-61.5 cm |
Search Terms & Subjects |
Art Flowers |
Places |
Chesley Elderslie Township |