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Subiaco Museum > Records

BILLY; PALE BLUE, NAVY RIM

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Overview

Billy can, pale blue enamel finish, blue rim. Small handle each side with wire looped through.

Historical information

tin, metal enamelled.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-1990.299

Item type

Objects

Width

150 mm

Height or length

140 mm

Keywords

Milkman

Camping

Hands On Item

Museum School Program Item

Photographed 2023

Food And Drink

ARIS (nee Doggett) Doxie W

Statement of significance

An example of a billy can used to hold milk.

Last modified

Monday, 30 June, 2025

Completeness

83

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