Highlights from the Sir Russell and Lady Grimwade Bequest
04 Sep 2008 to 24 Dec 2008
Curator: Bala Starr and Joanna Bosse
The Sir Russell and Lady Grimwade Bequest is an extensive collection of cultural material comprising artworks, photographs, decorative arts, furniture, rare books, historical documents and other memorabilia that provides a perspective on the visual history of
Australia
from the time of European discovery to the 1950s. The dominant themes of the collection reflect Sir Russell Grimwade’s desire to document the exploration, settlement and development of
Australia
as a nation, and the growth of
Melbourne
as a city.
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