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Katanning Historical Society > Records

Inkwell

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c. 1920

Subcollections

Domestic Items or Equipment

Overview

A round clear square glass container with fluted sides and a hollow centre. Embossed on the bottom of the container are small dots.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HS1987.40a

Item type

Office Equipment

Material

Glass

Width

7 cm

Height or length

4.8000 cm

Inscriptions and markings

Embossed on the bottom of the container is "MADE IN ENGLAND"

Place made

United Kingdom

Year

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Public location

Last modified

Monday, 11 May, 2026

Completeness

88

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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