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Katanning Historical Society > Records

Tin Stencil

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c. 1950

Subcollections

Rural Industry > Livestock-Sheep

Overview

A rectangular piece of tin with the words "J. HARRISON" at the top, "COYRECUP" in the centre and "KAT" at the bottom cut out.

Historical information

The stencil was home made and was used to mark the bales of sheep wool. The markings on the wool bales were used as identification of the farmer and type of wool in bail.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HS2005.157

Item type

Objects

Material

Tin Alloy

Width

36.5000 cm

Height or length

22.3000 cm

Year

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Last modified

Tuesday, 11 August, 2026

Completeness

94

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Rights category

Date of creation +70 years

Permissions

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Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

Katanning Historical Society

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