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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Souvenir Jug - Busselton Front from Lighthouse

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Busselton Jetty

Overview

Small squat jug white with gold line on rim and handle; transfer print (coloured) on the side; printed below picture BEACH FRONT FROM LIGHTHOUSE IN BUSSELTON: tennis courts in the foreground on right with yellow (sand) road on left with telephone? Pole: red roofed building in the centre( left) jetty extending from land then red roofed open sided beach shelter in the centre; jetty across from the right meeting lh, jetty; blue water.

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Registration number

cwa-org-124-2019.225

Item type

Themes

Material

Width

65 mm

Height or length

70 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Red stamp on base (circular) IBC in centre; wing? Over and Royal Scenic China around top completing circle : Made in Czechoslovakia.

Contextual Information

An interesting early picture of the Busselton beach front, jetties and tennis courts.

Keywords

Busselton Jetty

Statement of significance

Historic: An interesting early picture of the Busselton beach front and jetties.
Social: Interesting piece of souvenir ware
Provenance: Only in the picture on the jug of the Busselton beach front and jetties

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Busselton Historical Society

Busselton Historical Society

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