Object Interview

Interviewing my own object (Sacre-Coeur souvenir)

1 How old are you?

It's difficult to gauge accurately as my 'finish' is relatively intact

2 Is Paris really where you were originally acquired?

Yes, actually in Montmartre in 2004 as a souvenir

3 Are your 'miniature' details reasonably correct representatively?

They give a good impression for someone uninformed

4 What does Sacre-Coeur mean?

It's French for sacred heart?

5 Although you are a model, what is the authentic object made from?

Sacre-Coeur is built of travertine stone, which constantly exudes

calcite that allows the structure remains white

6 Do you have any attributes that are difficult to detect?

When viewed topographically, you will see that the architectural symmetry posits the form of a cross

7 Are you hollow inside?

I do not contain any hidden treasures!

8 What materials are you made from?

I have been made from die cast iron(a mould)

9 What do the numbers 42.78.45.94 signify?

I believe these refer to specific areas of the arrondisement Paris city divisions

10 Are you a typical Parisienne tourist souvenir?

My depiction as a place of worship is pertinent to Montmartre

11 What does the rooster on the coat of arms mean?

In relationship to the Church, the French rooster In the Middle Ages, the Gallic Rooster was widely used as a religious symbol, the sign of hope and faith

12 Where did you reside after acquisition?

I have resided in France,Germany, England and New Zealand

13 Where are you mainly displayed ?

I tend to be situated in the lounge on top of the stereo...don't ask me why!

14 Are you accompanied by any other items of unique description?

I occupy space with a cheap,average sized - retro coin (plastic) bubblegum dispenser

15 There are creases on your base inset. How did you get them?

I guess this is from being transported around in hand luggage and my transmigratory experience in general

16 There is a slight gap between the adjoining lower stem of the tower and surrounding structure. Is this intentional?

No. The tower is a separately inserted piece, but afterwards glued in situ

17 What sort of tower is it?

Actually, as a bell tower - the real TOWER itself was also ADDED in 1904 (cast in 1895) while designed by Lucien Magne

18 How heavy is the tower?

It weighs in reality 19 tons!

19 Who designed the main Sacre-Coeur?

Paul Abadie was my architect, and his name is inscribed as 'P.Abadi - 1875 -1919'

20 What does Montmartre mean?

Montmarte is synonymous with the highest point of Paris