WOODEN BOX

1925 - 1938
Overview

Varnished brown rectangular shape box with hinged lid. Lid has come off bottom at hinges. Nail on front side with which to fasten lid (clasp missing). Lid design of a Kangaroo Paw and daisy flower, also with a dark red border. Made at Roleystone school in manual arts class.

Historical information

Item was made in manual arts class at Roleystone School by Jack Hart, who donated the item. Jack Hart grew up on Urch Road, Roleystone and entered the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and flew and taught others how to fly during WW2.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-AK1993.23
Item type
Material
Width
120 mm
Height or length
59 mm
Depth
217 mm
Place made
Roleystone
Western Australia
Australia
Statement of significance

This item is part of a collection that tells the story of going to school in the City of Armadale from the late 1800s through to modern day. The collection aims to show how these experiences have either changed or stayed the same over time. The collection is also part of a wider collection that focuses on the stories and experiences of how children have grown up in the City of Armadale.
Provenance: Interpretive: Representativeness:

Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Rare or representative
Well provenanced
City of Armadale - History House

City of Armadale - History House

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Top view of rectangular wooden box, showing the lid with a Kangaroo Paw design and daisy flower
Top view of rectangular wooden box with the lid open, showing the internal wooden construction and hinges for the lid

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