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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Leather Wallet

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(unknown)

1926

Overview

Brown leather purse / wallet with metal clasp to keep closed when not in use.
Multiple compartments inside including two concertina pockets, extended partition walls, internal panels, card slots.

Historical information

A small multi-compartment wallet / purse that can hold coin, notes, and cards.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2020.655

Item type

Objects

Themes

Material

Leather

Metal

Inscriptions and markings

(none)

Contextual information

Designed for efficient storage space, and to organize and secure personal items efficiently.

Keywords

Year

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Sunday, 13 September, 2026

Completeness

94

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