Captivating and Curious: Celebrating the Collection of the National Museum of Australia
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Captivating and Curious: Celebrating the Collection of the National Museum of Australia
By (Author) National Museum of Australia
National Museum of Australia
National Museum of Australia
1st December 2005
Australia
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Information resources
History
Business communication and presentation
069.099471
Physical Properties
Paperback
128
Width 240mm, Height 300mm
Description
How do you describe the National Museum of Australia's collection Objects range from an anchor discarded by Matthew Flinders in 1803 to Holden prototype no. 1; from a giant kewpie doll who featured in the 2000 Olympics closing ceremony to the largest collection of bark paintings in the world. Some objects reflect important moments in Australian history; others tell stories of everyday events and forgotten lives. Captivating and Curious introduces some of the most significant and diverse objects from the National Historical Collection. Taken together, they offer a journey through Australia's history that is as unique and idiosyncratic as the nation itself.
Author Bio
The National Museum of Australia, located in Canberra, preserves and interprets Australia's social history, exploring the key issues, people, and events that have shaped the nation.
