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China Cheese Dish
c. 1900 - 1910Subcollections
Overview
Large rectangular white china Cheese dish with lid
Part A. The plate is made of white china with a heavy beveled pattern and ruffled edges.
Part B.The lid is made of white china with a heavy beveled pattern and gold painted handle
Historical information
This object was bought before 1912 and donated to the Busselton Historical Society by Mrs A Christopher.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-124-2018.23a.b
Item type
Themes
Material
Width
21 cm
Height or length
28 cm
Depth
16 cm
Contextual Information
The object is an example of the butter/ cheese covered dish that was used in households to store cheese/ butter before refrigerators existed.
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Statement of significance
No known Significance
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Busselton Historical Society
Busselton Historical Society
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White china cheese dish with gold handle
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