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Report of a Horticultural Show, c.1844

Story, George Fordyce 1844 , Report of a Horticultural Show, c.1844 , University of Tasmania Library Special and Rare Materials Collection.

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Abstract

A handwritten report on a Horticultural Show held in Hobart, c. 1844 (No date on manuscript). The report describes the botanical exhibits, as well as the decorations, music and festivities that took place at the show. Many of the 'ornaments' at the show were composed of native plants. From Cotton Family Papers C7/112

Item Type: Other
Authors/Creators:Story, George Fordyce
Keywords: GF Story, George Fordyce Story, the Royal Society of Van Diemen's Land, the Royal Society of Tasmania, Royal Society, Hobart, Tas, Tasmania, horticultural society, plants, festivities, music, native plants, Cotton Family Papers, social history
Publisher: University of Tasmania Library Special and Rare Materials Collection
Collections: Quaker Collection
Dr GF Story Collection
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