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PIPE STEM

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Overview

Black Bakelite pipe stem, round end with a round tenon that plugs into the pipe stummel (at the mortise). The other end tapers into a flat end (bit) with an oval slit opening (button) where the smoke is drawn through.

Historical information

One of the items collected by Kim Fletcher from 15 William Street Armadale, the home of Archelaus Row who lived there for over 40 years. Kim was a neighbour.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-COA2014.109B

Item type

Personal Effects

Themes

People
Social History

Width

20 mm

Height or length

13 mm

Keywords

WILLIAM Street 15 ARMADALE

ROWE Archelaus James Mr

Statement of significance

LOW
The pipe was used by Archelaus Row who lived at 15 William Street, Armadale in the mid 1900s.
The pipe represents a time when smoking was common, even popular, before the dangers of smoking were widely known in the community its popularity diminished. The pipe would have been an item Archelaus would have carried with him as well as had around the house so he could indulge it when needed.

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Rare or representative

Well provenanced

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