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TIN: GREEN LUNCH BOX - WITH LID, MADE FROM KEROSENE TIN

c. 1931
Overview

(a) Tin box made from 2/3 cut down kerosene tin. Upper edge has been rolled back and flattened to give a smooth top. Outside is painted green over blue which can be seen under scratches. Inside is painted cream. On two sides can be seen stamped: 'TIN MADE IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA'.
b) Home-made lid which fits over top, handle centre top. Outside painted green, inside cream. Donor writes: 'It was used by Sea Scout E.C. Plues for food storage at weekend camps of the Sea Scouts No.1 Group, Pelican Point.'

Historical information

Lunch box made from a kerosene tin which was used by E.C. Plues at weekend camps of the Sea Scouts No.1 Group at Pelican Point.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-43-1987.4a-b
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Year
Statement of significance

Local history. Item used by donor at Sea Scouts No. 1 Group at weekend camps.

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DISP.MUSEUM.GALLERY2
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