Relics of the Union Jack which flew over the Government House and was burnt in the uprising of 1931.

Creator:

Unknown

Date:

1931 - 10

Medium:

Fabric

Inscriptions:

Inscribed below object: -Cyprus.- Relics of the Union Jack which flew over the Governor's Palace, and was burnt in Rebellion, 1931.

Description:

Pieces of the Union Jack once flying above Governor's House, burnt in October 1931. The pieces were collected by Nora Waterer and her friend Phyllis Ridgway.

Dimensions:

19 x 10 cm

Acquisition Note:

Donated by Brenda Townsend – Rose and Donald Waterer

Identifier:

mmr_00039-1

Provenance:

Brenda Townsend – Rose and Donald Waterer

Classification:

Textiles

Object Type:

Flag

Rights Holder:

© Costas and Rita Severis Foundation

Rights Statement:

The Costas and Rita Severis Foundation holds or manages the copyright(s) of this item and its digital reproduction. If you need information about using this item, please send an email to [email protected]

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