Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
3318CD1104
Site Name
Shepherdess Statue, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Saturday, March 20, 2021 - 00:27
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Saturday, March 20, 2021 - 00:27.
Identifiers
Classifications
Monument Type
Description
To represent the universal rights of women and children whilst a symbolism of Anchor and Scale represents the core values of the company. The original statue was done in 1894 whilst the replica was constructed in the year 2001and this sculpture is fashioned after the BoE company's emblem or motto.
Original Position
The original statue is situated in a niche of BoE's old head office at the corner of Wale and Adderley Streets, Cape Town and was constructed in the year 1894.
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
Yes
Builder
Designer
Construction Date Comment
2001
Construction Materials
Bronze
Pedestal Material
Granite stone
Event Commemorated
To represent the universal rights of women and children.
Location
Location
Mapping
-33.907284, 18.422144
Western Cape
- City of Cape Town
Directions to Site
From the security checkpoint you pass Tourism office than you continue straight where you will see the Memorial Stone of the late Batswana kings
Access details
Accessible to the public
Media
Media
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