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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Novelty Umbrella Serviette Holder

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Overview

Serviette holder in shape of an umbrella with 9 Serviettes

Historical information

In 1907, William Maidment bought 640 acres from Ted Lang of what had once been WJ Roberts "Old Capel Farm" and renamed his property "Paringa". "Paringa" had a weatherboard house with a cellar, fruit trees, a dairy herd and a small flock of sheep. From here, Maidment bred horses for the Indian army.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2018.39

Item type

Objects

Themes

Contextual information

This serviette holder was owned by the Maidment family.

Keywords

Serviette

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Tuesday, 14 April, 2026

Completeness

83

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