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Katanning Historical Society > Records

Nutmeg Grater

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c. 1905

Overview

A flat back grater with a convex front which has a flip-top lid which covers the upper container, which is separated from the the grater by partition. There is a hole punched in the top for hanging on hook or nail. The grater tapers towards the bottom.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HS1985.9

Item type

Domestic Objects

Material

Width

6.4000 cm

Height or length

15.7000 cm

Depth

3 cm

Year

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Wednesday, 11 February, 2026

Completeness

83

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Copyright category

Date of creation +70 years

Permissions

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Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

Katanning Historical Society

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