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1938 Press Baseball Team Premiers' pewter tankard

Overview

Pewter tankard presented to G.H. Dunstan of the Press Baseball Team, 1938 West Australian Baseball League Premiers. Inscription engraved on side of tankard. Manufacturer's details stamped on base.

Historical information

The Press Baseball Club was formed in 1938 with G.H. (Glen) Dunstan named as captain and A. (Alex) Barras as vice-captain. In the team's inaugural season they won the 'A' grade premiership and this pewter mug was awarded to Glen Dunstan.

'The West Australian' newspaper, January 29, 1938
[https://trove.nla.gov.au].

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-100-2020.104
Item type
Trophies and Awards
Themes
People
Popular Culture
Social History
Sport
Material
Pewter (Tin Alloy)
Width
10 cm
Height or length
9.5000 cm
Depth
9 cm
Inscriptions and markings

Inscription on side: Press Baseball Team Premiers WABL 1938 G.H. Dunstan
Impressed on base: Hallmarks of a funnel and trumpet. James Dixon & Sons. Sheffield Cornish Pewter W18 82/1. 1/2 Pt Made in England

Contextual Information

The tankard was donated by Glen Dunstan

Keywords
Press Baseball Team
1938 Premiers
Glen Dunstan
Trophy
West Australian Baseball League
Links to additional resources
'The West Australian' newspaper

The inauguration of the Press Baseball Club.

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1938 Press Baseball Team Premiers' pewter tankard
1938 Press Baseball Team Premiers' pewter tankard
2020.104 1938 Press Baseball Team Premiers' pewter tankard
2020.104 1938 Press Baseball Team Premiers' pewter tankard
2020.104 1938 Press Baseball Team Premiers' pewter tankard
2020.104 1938 Press Baseball Team Premiers' pewter tankard
2020.104 1938 Press Baseball Team Premiers' pewter tankard
2020.104 1938 Press Baseball Team Premiers' pewter tankard

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