SANDGROPER SOUVENIR
H1995.1343
Sandgroper souvenir made in Kalgoorlie, WA with inscriptions 'GENUINE/ West Australian/ SANDGROPER/ Feed only on Beer and Meat Pies'. Little wooden figure, round head with eyes made of movable balls appears from sand if pressed gently on the rubber at the bottom of the transparent plastic showcase in which all is packed. Golden coloured label: 'BORN IN WA' on the top of the cover.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
Accession Number: | H1995.1343 |
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Accession Date: | 28 Aug 1995 |
Credit: | Phyl Brown |
Material
Wood | 0 - Whole |
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Synthetic Polymer/Synthetic/Polymer |
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Rubber/Natural Resin |
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Measurement
height | 55mm |
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diameter | 85mm |
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