OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Decoration

MEDIAObject

COLLECTIONHastings-Western Port Historical Society

REG NO.247

HISTORY

An item from the steamer Coramba, lost with all hands near Seal Rocks, Phillip Island, on November 29th, 1934. This item, probably a light cover, apparently destined for part of the Melbourne Centenary celebrations, was one of many washed ashore on Phillip Island the following day.

DESCRIPTION

Pointed cone-shaped decorative light cover in six sections, made of vellum stretched over metal frame. The vellum sections are alternate colours of cream and blue. The frame is painted white.

SUBJECTS

Festive decorations

KEYWORDS

Centenary of Melbourne, 1934, Coramba (ship), Phillip Island, Vic.