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Western Australian Government Railways china saucers.

Bristile
c. 1960
Subcollections
Artefacts
Overview

Two cream-colour saucers featuring a logo in blue. The edge of the saucers feature a burgundy-colour circle inset with a fine blue circle.

Historical information

Plates would have been used in the dining carriages of WAGR trains.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-150-R56
Item type
Plates
Themes
Social History
Transport
Material
Porcelain
Width
145 mm
Inscriptions and markings

The logo on the saucers feature a swan and the wording 'Western Australian Government Railways' in a swirling banner all in blue. One saucer is marked on the rear with the maker's name of Wembley. The other saucer is marked with the maker's name of Bristile.

Contextual information

Item is associated with the culture of rail travel in the 20th century.

Keywords
Western Australian Government Railways W.A.G.R
Place made
Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia
Year
c. 1960
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Wednesday, 1 March, 2023
Rights category
Unrestricted
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Midland and Districts Historical Society

WAGR saucer.
WAGR saucer.
WAGR saucer, logo detail.
WAGR saucer, logo detail.
WAGR saucer, makers mark detail.
WAGR saucer, makers mark detail.
WAGR saucer, makers mark detail.
WAGR saucer, makers mark detail.

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