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packet of parsnip seeds

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c. 1940

Overview

small brown paper packet containing parsnip seeds, with label and purple stamped text.

Historical information

Hollow Crown Parsnip seeds from Wilson & Johns Ltd, cost 6d.
By 1905 a shed, nursery and gardens were added to 136 Holland St, Fremantle, by the owner William Joshua Beisley. Ownership of the house and nursery had changed to Wilson & Johns Ltd by 1935/36. The house was occupied by Leslie Thomas Wilson. Wilson & Johns were still operating the nursery in 1947/48.

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Registration number

cwa-org-72-GMOB0766

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Material

Width

120 mm

Height or length

65 mm

Depth

2 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Wilson & Johns Ltd Parsnip Hollow Crown 6d.

Contextual Information

These seeds were produced for sale during WWII, hence the plain packaging. As products like these were destroyed upon use, this is a very rare example.

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Place made

Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

Year

Primary significance criteria

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Comparative significance criteria

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Object’s condition or completeness

Rare or representative

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