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Katanning Historical Society > Records

Ink Roller

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c. 1940

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Overview

A brayer with a metal handle and a rubber roller.

Historical information

This brayer was used in the offices of The Great Southern Herald to roll ink on printing plates.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HS2026.305

Item type

Objects

Material

Metal

Rubber

Width

20 cm

Height or length

20 cm

Depth

5.5000 cm

Year

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Last modified

Wednesday, 12 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.

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