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City of Armadale - History House > Records

CARDBOARD BOX

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1940

Overview

Rectangular hard cardboard container which has metal reinforced corners. There is text on the lid and a hand written note inside [From / Miss Cowlin / Hoe Mill / Maldon / Essex]
There is a collection of costume jewellery contained within the container.
I Three ring brooch
II Child bracelet
III Agate brooch
IV Two clip on earrings, one with imitation pearl
V Imitation pearl brooch
VI 9 loose pearls
VII Small tweezers
VIII Pebble
IX Sterling silver bracelet
X Chain wristlet
XI Brass flower with a pearl in the centre
XII Cameo ring

Historical information

One of the items collected by Kim Fletcher from 15 William Street Armadale in an old tin trunk.

The selection of costume jewellery is not in very good condition or shape.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-COA2014.34A

Themes

People
Social History
World Cultures

Width

630 mm

Height or length

380 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Text [Davis & Co., / JEWELLERS, / SILVERSMITHS & OPTICIANS, / 26, Denmark Hill, / Camberwell, LONDON.]

Keywords

CAMBERWELL London

DENMARK Hill No 26

WILLIAM Street 15 ARMADALE

ROWE Millicent Milly Ivy Miss

Year

Statement of significance

A box containing a collection of costume jewellery, presumed to have been sent from Essex in the United Kingdom.

Comparative significance criteria

Rare or representative

City of Armadale - History House

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