MATCHBOX COVER
H1988.377
Matchbox cover souvenir of western Australia's Centenary 1829-1929. Front reads: 'COME TO THE WEST!/ WESTERN AUSTRALIA'S/ 1929 CENTENARY 1929' and shows a small picture of a man (farmer?) with his arm out ready to welcome the viewer. A rural scene and a city scene behind him as the sun sets. Fold reads: 'WHY DON'T YOU USE A/ STATE FALLOWING PLOW?'. Back reads: 'STATE IMPLEMENT &/ ENGINEERING/ WORKS/ CAN SUPPLY ALL YOUR/ FARM MACHINERY'. A band of blue, red and white runs around the outside of the cover. Made by 'FOLLARD...& AGENCY'.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1988.377 |
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| Accession Date: | 31 May 1988 |
Material
| Metal/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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| Paper/Paper | 0 - Whole |
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| Ink/Paper | 0 - Whole |
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| Varnish/Wood | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 60mm |
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| width | 40mm |
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| height | 20mm |
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