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City of Armadale - History House > Records

STENCIL, FRUIT PACKING CASE - CRESSWELL

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Overview

Thin sheet of metal with letters cut to produce a word on a surface when paint is brushed over it. The letters spell [CRESSWELL].

A hole has been cut out on the far left side halfway up.

Historical information

No additional information available.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-AK2000.271

Material

Metal

Width

64 mm

Height or length

192 mm

Statement of significance

MEDIUM

A relic of the orchard industry that used to be a major part of the City's economy before the shift to suburbia.

Retrieved by Ian Boersma from the owner Lionel Ward.

Used circa 1950s.

Last modified

Friday, 2 October, 2026

Completeness

72

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