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WICKLOW, IRELAND – Picture

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PLACE REPRESENTED: Wicklow (specifically the Vale of Glendalough) , Ireland

ITEM: Picture

NOTES: Glendalough is a glacial valley in County Wicklow, Ireland. It is known for an Early Medieval monastic settlement founded in the 6th century by St Kevin. Depicted is the 33m “Round Tower”. It was built almost 1000 years ago by the monks of St. Kevin’s monastery. I like saying St Kevin …. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glendalough

The 3D box art-ish  nature of the picture is great also.

YEAR (APPROXIMATE): 1960s

MADE FROM: wood , organic material

MADE IN: unknown

MANUFACTURER: unknown

DIMENSIONS: 17.5cm x 16cm

BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA – Picture

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PLACE REPRESENTED: Brisbane, Queensland , Australia

ITEM: Wall Ornament

NOTES: A simple photo in a frame of a Brisbane long gone. Shown is the Victoria bridge (the fourth bridge which entered service in 1897, lasting until 1969, when it was demolished (In typical Brisbane fashion which is second only to Las Vegas in tearing or modernising anything old .. old being anything over 10 years). All that remains is he abutment at one end. Which has a quite fascinating (local) story. the William Jolly Bridge is in the background and (somehow) is still standing and in use. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Bridge_Abutment

YEAR (APPROXIMATE): 1960s

MADE FROM: steel , glass .

MADE IN: unknown

MANUFACTURER: unknown

DIMENSIONS: 16.5cm x 13cm

OAHU, HAWAII, USA – Wall Hanging

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Hawaii - Wood Photo Wall Hanging (1)PLACE REPRESENTED: Oahu, Hawaii , USA

ITEM: Wall Hanging (picture)

NOTES: A nice bit of rustic kitsch. A wooden panel with a picture of Oahu beach with liberal lacquer applied. It certainly looks water proof – I  reckon it would float in the tub.

YEAR (APPROXIMATE): 1970s

MADE FROM: wood

MADE IN:  unknown

MANUFACTURER: unknown

DIMENSIONS: 21.5cm long x 18cm  high