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LADLE, MEASURING

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c. 1890 - 1940

Overview

Cylindrical cup, tapering to a narrower base with a hooked handle welded to the cup.

Historical information

This ladle was used by the Nelson family on their Kelmscott farm in conjunction with large metal cream containers they could have purchased (AK1985.758). It is believed that Lois collected the ladle from the family in 1975 when she was a member of the Armadale Kelmscott Historical Society and the society was putting together the collection to display at History House which was to open the following year.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-AK1975.61

Material

Metal

Width

10 cm

Height or length

19.5000 cm

Depth

10 cm

Year

c. 1890 - 1940

Statement of significance

This object is part of a collection with provenance that represents the type of items that were used by individuals and families in their daily life. These objects can range from items used every day through to special objects that were treasured and brought out for special occasions. This collection also represents the type of objects that were once commonly used in the home and over time and have either gone out of fashion or evolved in design, material or into a different type of object that does a similar function.

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Rare or representative

Well provenanced

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