Mines at Botallack, near St Just

Title : Mines at Botallack near St Just seems to be the intended title, taking account of the markings on the rear. 

Signed : Edna D Bridge - note curly E

Medium : Palette-knife oil on canvas board, 49cm x 40cm

Frame : Painted timber concave moulding, 62cm x 52cm , with marked forward projection

Markings (rear) : 

On board, in Doris's own handwriting Mines St Just

On label on board, in Doris's own handwriting Near St Just

Taped onto board, by person unknown, a postcard of the scene, with title Botallack

Edna D Bridge : Mines at Botallock, near St Just











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