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Katanning Historical Society > Records

Tin Mugs

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c. 1950

Subcollections

Domestic Items or Equipment

Overview

Three tin mugs, each with a piece of wire wrapped around the bottom of the tin and made into a handle.

Historical information

These tins are believed to be Nestle Milk tins, in which a wire handle has been constructed. These mugs were used by Mr C.B. Ball while camping on his property.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HS1991.7

Item type

Domestic Objects

Material

Tin Alloy

Width

11.2000 cm

Height or length

8.8000 cm

Year

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Wednesday, 11 March, 2026

Completeness

94

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Copyright category

Date of creation +70 years

Permissions

Please contact the Katanning Historical Society for reproduction of image.

Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

Katanning Historical Society

Katanning Historical Society

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Side view of Tin Mugs and Plates

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