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Katanning Historical Society > Records

Serviette Rings

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c. 1950

Subcollections

Domestic Items or Equipment

Overview

Two dark wooden polished circular pieces of wood which have hollow centres. One of the circular pieces has light orange blotches.

Historical information

These items were used to hold serviettes or napkins for elaborate dinner functions.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HS2014.5

Item type

Domestic Objects

Material

Acacia (Wood)

Width

5 cm

Height or length

3 cm

Inscriptions and markings

On the inside of each ring on a label is "AUSTRALIAN MULGA MADE IN AUSTRALIA SOUTHERN SERIES REGD".

Year

Last modified

Thursday, 23 April, 2026

Completeness

94

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Rights category

Date of creation +50 years

Permissions

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Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

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Serviette Rings

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