Andrew Brown : bookmarks belonging to the Brown family

R 788

fonds

pre 1890

Graphic Materials, Objects

421022

Objects - 2 ribbon bookmarks - 34.5 x 5.5 cm. or smaller

Andrew Brown (1797-189-) was born in Scotland. He settled in Cooerwull Creek near Bowenfels in 1824. He was prominent in the local area, establishing a flour mill in 1857.

a) Silk ribbon with embroidered flower and `THE' at the top.
b) Silk ribbon with embroidered flowers and verse `My Dear Friend. Remember Me! in the calm holy hour, Devotion's own when thou in prayer art bending, On thee may heaven its every blessing shower, Still let our prayers tho' absent thus be blending!'

Related Manuscript Material: Brown family, Andrew Brown, family bible and manuscipt notes, 1797-1890. Location Number: ML MSS 4459 Mitchell Library