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Subiaco Museum > Records

WHEEZLE: HAT BLOCK ON STAND

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Overview

Rectangular varnished wooden stand. In the middle is a wooden rod having a rod ending where the hat block rests. The hat block has a half oval shape with rounded top part. It is varnished like the rest of the object. The base of the block bears impressed '21' and 'Melbourne'.

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Registration number

cwa-org-43-1985.1786a-b

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Material

Inscriptions and markings

Base of hat block bears impressed 21 and Melbourne

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Statement of significance

Representative, example of wheezle - hat block on stand

Last modified

Monday, 30 June, 2025

Completeness

72

Subiaco Museum

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