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Katanning Historical Society > Records

Kangaroo Skin Rug

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c. 1935

Subcollections

Craft & Craft Making Equipment

Overview

A rectangular skin pelt rug made from twelve kangaroo skins.

Historical information

It has been hand stitched.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HS2001.56

Item type

Themes

Material

Width

96 cm

Height or length

198 cm

Year

Last modified

Tuesday, 20 May, 2025

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Copyright and Reference

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Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

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