Presentation Box

• Reference:GB 1694 NMC/0902
• Dates of Creation:Dec 1909
• Physical Description:
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• Scope and Content

  Lidded tortoiseshell box presented to Fra Newbery by students in celebration of Newbery's 25th anniversary as director. Inscribed: "From the students to Fra H Newbery esquire the Director and Headmaster of the Glasgow School of Art on the occasion of the completion of his 25th year in that capacity 20th day of December 1909".

• Acquisition Information

  Francis Henry Newbery. Mary Newbery Sturrock; on her death presented to GSA by her nephew, Fred Lang, 1985.

• Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

  round tortoiseshell box with silver inlay. Engraved 'FN' on lid.
  Dimensions: 82 x 82 x 27 mm

• Custodial History

  Exhibited: Bridport, Bridport Museum; 2008.

• Additional Information

  Published

• Subjects

  Design (arts)

• Personal Names

  Newbery, Francis Henry

• Corporate Names

  The Glasgow School of Art