Donation of artefacts

Donation of artefacts to the new restored Willow Court has started and these are the latest items received. Purchased at tender for the mighty sum of two dollars, this china once occupied the Matron’s accommodation in the Nurses Quarters which is now in private ownership.

 

Part of the process is getting an understanding of the history or story the articles can tell, how did it get to where it is today, what movement took place for it to arrive where it is. Each piece has a wonderful and sometimes colourful story to tell. Some artefacts are stored by the Derwent Valley Council while other artefacts remain in the hands of private collectors. Lots of artefacts that are still in the buildings have been logged and recorded under a recent funding grant. People can donate or loan artefacts to the museum.

 

Receiving goods from members of the public can be arranged by contacting members of the Friends of Willow Court or the Senior Project Officer, Mr Brett Noble. All have the forms that need to be filled out to gather this important information. Items can be donated without this information if people prefer.

 

matrons china

 

 

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