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CASE, MUSIC - LEATHER

c. 1930 - 1939
Overview

Brown leather rectangle case. Flap opens up to reveal 4 pockets that run the length of the case and are designed to open outwards.

On middle of the flap is a short leather strap riveted in place that acts as a handle.

Text written in pen on inside of flap reads [Frank McGurk / Armadale / WA]

Historical information

This music case was used by Michael ‘Frank’ McGurk when learning to play music as a child in Armadale.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-AK2000.33
Item type
Musical instruments
Themes
Music
Material
Leather
Width
50 mm
Height or length
312 mm
Depth
250 mm
Keywords
MCGURK Francis Neal, Frank or Mick
Year
c. 1930 - 1939
Statement of significance

MEDIUM

The bag was used by Michael 'Frank' McGurk when attending music practice as a boy in Armadale. It shows the importance of music in a childs education especialy in the City of Armadale area in times past and present day.

He was a member of the Armadale Boys Band in the 1930s and would later play at and private parties.

Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Well provenanced
Last modified
Wednesday, 28 October, 2026
Completeness
94
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