BALLOT BOXES, Wooden

H1990.85.a-c

a. Has "SMALL / 1046" on tag and in black lettering. Has red wax on front panel. Is made of varnished pine and has dovetailed corners. "C^A / ELECTORAL" impressed in top hinge. "1046 / Darndanup" is pencilled on the underside of the lid, and "14.3.33" is pencilled in blue on this inside of the front panel. Has rope hinge on lid. The padlock fits on the front; it fits on a latch which opens side- sideways and covers aperture. b. Has 2 government railway stamps, "4/-" and "9d", and the word "TOODYAY" written on the lid. Has "WHITE / PAPERS" written in white chalk. The tag on the lid reads "SMALL", and "309" is written in black paint. Has 2 latches for the padlock, the right hand latch reveals aperture for voting papers when pulled forward. The right and left side panel has a circular depression for red wax. Has stamp on underside of lid; "MANUFACTURED BY / KRAIKS 1933 LTD / PERTH WESTERN AUST". c. Has 2 latches for the padlock, the right hand latch reveals aperture for voting papers when pulled forward. Has "SMALL / 293" on the metal tag and "293" in black lettering, and the words Ballot / Box" pencilled on it.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1990.85.a-c
Accession Date: 13 Mar 1990

Material

Wood/Wood

Wood, metal wax. a. varnished pine

Metal
Wax/Natural Resin
Wood
Metal/Metal
Pine/Wood

Measurement

length300mm
width290mm
height330mma.
length330mm
width290mm
height290mmb.
length255mm
width230mm
height295mmc.

 


 

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