パワーハウスミュージアムのインスタグラム(powerhousemuseum) - 1月17日 08時39分

It’s #MuseumSelfieDay !

A selfie from our collection, engraved by an chain gang convict of the early 1800s.

This piece is the only known specimen of convict medallic art, and was formerly in possession of Sir Henry Parkes, the architect of Federation. The initials H B appear on either side of the figure which is crudely engraved on a smoothed off penny. ‘Love Token’, smoothed cartwheel penny, George III, 1797, with engraved illustration of convict on obverse, bronze, NSW, Australia, c. 1810-1820

Made in Australia, Oceania, 1810-1820.

Find out more at https://ma.as/109334 or see it on display in the exhibition Love Is... Australian Wedding Fashion at the #PowerhouseMuseum.

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