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City of Armadale - History House > Records

SEWING BOX

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1870

Overview

Octagonal wooden box with hinged lid which is lockable.The top of the lid has eight separate panels inlaid with a lighter coloured wood to form a concentric pattern.

Historical information

This item was made by unknown convict in Fremantle Prison, as is was near completion. Used WA local wood, interesting piece of convict art. Given to Lydia Simmonds as a present in 1854.
This item is known to have been used by Elizabeth Frazer & her mother Lydia Lockyer.

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cwa-org-33-AK1976.181

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This item was made by unknown convict in Fremantle Prison, as is was near completion. Used WA local wood, interesting piece of convict art. Given to Lydia Simmonds as a present in 1854.
This item is known to have been used by Elizabeth Frazer & her mother Lydia Lockyer and is an example of prioner handcraft.

City of Armadale - History House

City of Armadale - History House

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