Blotting Book
1792-01-01/1849-12-31
History Trust of South Australia
Adelaide, Australia
Part of the Historical Relics Collection (Queen Adelaide Collection). The QAC represents the continuous links between the British Empire and the colony in South Australia. Originally owned by Queen Adelaide, the gift of this book to a resident of the colony demonstrates the direct connection of some individuals to the Queen.
The book has a purple velvet cover with embroidered gold leaf and mother of pearl floral designs and a gold silk inside. The leaves of the book have been bound to the cover, tied with a blue ribbon. Within the book are three leaves: a sheet of card with a fabric backing, a sheet of card, and fabric padding.
- Title: Blotting Book
- Date Created: 1792-01-01/1849-12-31
- Provenance: This blotting book was once owned by Queen Adelaide. It was presented to the Art Gallery of South Australia in 1931 and was insured for 10 pounds at this time. The blotting book was transferred to the History Trust of South Australia in 1984.
- Subject Keywords: British, royal memorabilia
- Rights: History Trust of South Australia, CC-0, photographer: Rachel Harris, Bit Scribbly Design
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