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Midland and Districts Historical Society > Records

Midland 15th Commemorative Bag

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Banksia St

2020

Subcollections

Overview

Calico bags printed on front and back in black ink

Historical information

Bags were made in celebration of the 125th anniversary of the town of Midland.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-150-R-10

Item type

Themes

Material

Width

370 mm

Height or length

415 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Back of both bags features the maker's name, front of one bag features an image of the Midland Town Hall and the wording "Midland W.A.", front of second bag features a compilation of historic images of Midland and the wording "Midland 125 years 1895-2020".

Contextual information

Items reflect cultural norms for celebration ideals in the early 21st century.

Place made

Western Australia, Australia

Year

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Well provenanced

Last modified

Saturday, 24 May, 2025

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Permissions

Image may be used under the Creative Commons License. High quality scan is available from Midland and Districts Historical Society.

Attribution requirements

Image is to be attributed "Courtesy of Midland and Districts Historical Society Inc. and Banksia St."

Midland and Districts Historical Society

Midland and Districts Historical Society

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Rear of bag showing maker's logo.

Midland 125th Commemorative Bag

Bag folded and in original wrapper.

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