Valedictory Address presented to George Marshall by English Eleven, 25/4/1864
Object Type
Documents and books/Document/Agreement/Contract/Testimonial
Framed
Date Used
25 Apr 1864
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Hand-written testimonial presented to cricketer and administrator George Marshall by members of the England Eleven that toured Australia in 1864. The item consists of a laudatory statement written in a decorative gothic font, with "Mr George Marshall" illuminated in red and gold at the top. Below the statement is the date and signatures of the English cricketers. The text is enclosed within a border made of foliage interspersed with cricket equipment - crossed bats, pads, stumps and gloves.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 594 W: 432 D: 45mm (H: 23 3/8 W: 17 D: 1 3/4")
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Date Used
25 Apr 1864
Place Used
Location
On display
Registration No
M7222
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