Wall Slabs from 'Vine Cottage'

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TitleWall Slabs from 'Vine Cottage'Object TypeObjectDatec.1870DescriptionWall Slabs from 'Vine Cottage'.
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Two solid slabs of timber retrieved from Vine Cottage', Albion Park, with various layers of wallpaper in patches as well as remnants of old newspapers pasted on them.Provenance and SignifcanceThese timber wall slabs were used in the construction of 'Vine Cottage', Tongarra Road, Albion Park.

'Vine Cottage' was the home of Lionel and Sarah Hurry (nee Denniss), and their daughter Albertina.

The slabs show typical construction methods of homes in Albion Park in the mid to late 19th century and how families made the most of materials at hand to their benefit.

Old newspapers were reused as insulation on the interior walls, to close gaps and keep out draughts, snakes and other vermin.
DonorGillis, Dorothy & Kevin

CHARACTERISTICS

MaterialTimber, wall paper and newspaper.Dimensions2.58cm x 19cm x 4cm

CONNECTIONS

CollectionObjectsFamilyHurryDennissLocalityAlbion ParkPersonHurry, SarahPlaceVine CottageRelated ItemLionel, Sarah & Albertina Hurry 1922Lionel, Sarah and Albertina Hurry

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Wall Slabs from 'Vine Cottage'