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Tobacco Tin

c. 1940 - 1949
Subcollections
Domestic Items or Equipment
Overview

A round metal container with a tight fitting lid.

Historical information

The tin was owned by Jim Mullineux.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2008.27
Item type
Domestic Objects
Material
Metal
Width
7 cm
Height or length
3.5000 cm
Inscriptions and markings

Embossed around the base of the tine is "CAPSTAN NAVY CUT TOBACCO" and in the centre is "MILD".

Embossed around the top of the lid is "W.D. & H.O. WILLS" and around the bottom is "AUSTRALIA Ltd SYDNEY"

In the centre of the lid is a eight pointed star, above the star embossed is "TRADE" and below is "MARK".

Year
c. 1940 - 1949
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
Completeness
94
Rights category
Date of creation +50 years
Permissions

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Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

Katanning Historical Society

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Top view of Tobacco Tin
Top view of Tobacco Tin
Side view of Tobacco Tin
Side view of Tobacco Tin

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