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Australian Red Cross Society collection tins
Overview
Two matching metal Australian Red Cross Society collection tins.They are rectangular in shape with sides tapering from the base and hinged lids. There is a slot in the centre of the lid for depositing coins.The slot is at the centre of a painted red cross symbol. There are also red cross symbols on each side. There is a metal catch which joins the lid to the base, with a loop through which a lock could be placed.
They are both in shades of cream and have identification numbers on the front - '30 Z' and 'A 61'.
Historical information
Donated by the Australian Red Cross Society WA Division.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00090
Item type
Collectibles
Collection Box
Objects
Themes
Material
Metal
Width
145 mm
Height or length
130 mm
Depth
180 mm
Inscriptions and markings
On first collection tin:
"30 z"
On second collection tin:
"A 61"
Place made
Australia
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Last modified
Thursday, 7 August, 2025
Completeness
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First ARCS metal collection tin - side view
First ARCS metal collection tin - front view
First ARCS metal collection tin - open showing inside
Two ARCS metal collection tins
Second ARCS metal collection tin - side view
Second ARCS metal collection tin - front view
Second ARCS metal collection tin - open showing inside
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