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Katanning Historical Society > Records

Machete Case

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c. 1900

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Overview

A brown leather sheath with two flaps and two leather straps and metal buckles. It is stitched along the sides and on the back are two short holding straps, possibly for belt or harness on horse.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HS1986.69

Item type

Objects

Material

Leather

Width

18.5000 cm

Height or length

52.6000 cm

Contextual information

Mrs C. Blackall donated the item on behalf of John Hogarth, Strangeways Station.

Year

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Public location

Last modified

Thursday, 7 May, 2026

Completeness

83

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Rights category

Date of creation +70 years

Permissions

Please contact the Katanning Historical Society for reproduction of image.

Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

Katanning Historical Society

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Front view of Machete Case

Front view of Machete Case

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Back view of Machete Case

Back view of Machete Case

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