38/1987

Collection

Ephemera

Brief description

Souvenir dish made from painted lacquered shells, with a central colour photograph of a Maltese harbour contained behind a plastic dome, manufactured in Malta c.1965-1975.

Object name

ornament
souvenir

Object number

38/1987

Production date

1965-1975 (manufactured)

Production place

Malta (manufactured)

Period

Twentieth century (1900-1999)

Material

plastic
shell

Technique

painted
lacquered
glued

Physical description

Six large half clam shells stuck together to form a circle. On top of these are smaller, painted shells and two pieces of coral. In the centre is a colour photograph of a harbour with the words Malta, this is contained underneath a plastic dome and is circled by small shells.

Content description

Port showing boats and buildings.

Dimensions

Length: 30cm
Width: 29cm

Website keywords

art and craft
travel