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Katanning Historical Society > Records

Spectacle case

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c. 1950

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Craft & Craft Making Equipment

Overview

A rectangular shaped embroidered spectacle case. The lining is blue cotton and there is a red loop tie at the front which has come unattached.

Historical information

It as made from Hessian as a school project by one of Mrs Thomas's children. It is an example of school sewing by children and is hand made.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HS2001.15

Item type

Material

Width

15 cm

Height or length

4 cm

Themes

Year

c. 1950

Statement of significance

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Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

Katanning Historical Society

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