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Katanning Historical Society > Records

Pencil Case

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1910

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Overview

A light wooden three tiered pencil case. The top level swings away from the base and the bottom level slides along the base.

Historical information

This pencil case would have been a quality piece of school equipment.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HS2006.105

Item type

Material

Width

5.2000 cm

Height or length

23.7000 cm

Depth

4.5000 cm

Inscriptions and markings

Under level two are hand written the words "Myrtle Cullen, State Schoo, Katanning, W.A. , Dec 20 14"

Year

Statement of significance

Last modified

Friday, 21 November, 2025

Completeness

94

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Copyright 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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