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Subiaco Museum > Records

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

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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

Item type

Keywords

Food Consumption And Preparation

DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT

Photographed 2023

Year

Statement of significance

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

Last modified

Monday, 30 June, 2025

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