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Christmas 'Surprise Boxes' by Stuart Devlin, 1970-1981
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Object statement
Boxes (12), 'Surprise Boxes - Twelve Years of Christmas', parcel-gilt/silver, various designs, Stuart Devlin, London, England, 1970-1981
History Notes include facts about what has happened to an object since manufacture. This could include who owned it and how it was used (provenance). It may also describe any cultural meanings with which it may have become associated. History notes
The donor purchased the objects at Georges of Melbourne

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Description
Boxes (12), 'Surprise Boxes - Twelve Years of Christmas', parcel-gilt/silver Stuart Devlin, London, England, 1970-1981. Twelve boxes of various design, each illustrating the aspects of the traditional Christmas carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas".

Designed: Devlin, Stuart; London, England

Made: Devlin, Stuart; London, England; 1970 - 1981


Owned: Georges Ltd; Melbourne, Victoria
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89/608

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Acquisition credit line
Gift of Phil Gruchy, 1989

This object record is currently incomplete. The information available may date back as far as 125 years. Other information may exist in a non-digital form. The Museum continues to update and add new research to collection records.
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{{cite web |url=http://from.ph/98331 |title=Christmas 'Surprise Boxes' by Stuart Devlin, 1970-1981 |author=Powerhouse Museum |accessdate=26 May 2013 |publisher=Powerhouse Museum, Australia}}


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