Jesse Gregson Illuminated Address from New Winning (Newcastle) and Hebburn collieries

Jesse Gregson Illuminated Address from New Winning (Newcastle) and Hebburn collieries

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The trend in medievalist revivals in all aspects of colonial life included medieval illumination found in addresses, books, presentation certificates or albums. These pieces of carefully crafted work, sometimes on precious vellum, marked special occasions such as retirement, welcomes, congratulations and condolences. Valda Rigg (see Bibliography below) notes the use of chivalric language in these manifestoes. Each address portrayed unique iconography pertinent to its recipient. The addresses are visual insignia or historical keepsakes showing relevant landscapes and/or labour tools and Australian flowers. The Powerhouse Museum has an extensive collection of ‘Illuminated Addresses’. Jesse Grigson’s are but two examples of this genre.

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Australian National University Archives

Australian National University

29 Nov 1903

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Australian National University Archive Collection, Jesse Gregson Collection (Aa. Co.)
Reference Code: N17/2
Noel Butlin Archives Centre
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