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Katanning Historical Society > Records

Dressing Table Tray

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c. 1930

Subcollections

Domestic Items or Equipment

Overview

A cream coloured oblong tray with raised sides.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HS2001.153

Item type

Decorative Objects

Material

Cellulose Acetate

Width

17 cm

Height or length

23 cm

Depth

2.2000 cm

Inscriptions and markings

Contextual information

It was used by women to hold pins, ornaments, hair brushes and combs on their dressing table.

Year

Public location

Last modified

Thursday, 4 December, 2025

Completeness

83

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.

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