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Apples of Temptation are Bonza!
Above are some great examples of Apple Case Art and Australiana. Labels began to appear in large numbers on wooden crates around 1920 and were only superseded in the 1960s by cardboard cartons. Although the designs were for the most part basic, and … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Edible Art, Illustrations, nostalgia
Tagged apple case art, apple museum, Australiana, Ephemera, Harcourt, huon valley, industrial folk art, tamar valley, wombat
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Compare the Pair #17 | The Tale of Two Fridges
Above: Left: Leda and the Swan fridge by Arthur Boyd; Above Right: Decorated fridge by Shirley Stewart at ANA Hall, Harcourt, Victoria. What separates these two beautifully decorated fridges? – About 31 km via the Midland Highway (A300) in Central … Continue reading
Time to Dapple with the Apple this Weekend
Harcourt is the home of Victoria’s best growing apples and one of Australia’s major apple growing districts. The township is situated in the Central District within the State of Victoria. In March each year, Harcourt runs its annual Applefest which … Continue reading
Posted in Paintings, Watercolours
Tagged Applefest, Harcour Art Show, Harcourt, Harcourt AppleFest, Kristina Browning, Vivien Pells
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