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 Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1995.1343
Accession Date: 28 Aug 1995
Credit: Phyl Brown

Material

Wood0 - Whole
Synthetic Polymer/Synthetic/Polymer
Rubber/Natural Resin

Measurement

height55mm
diameter85mm

 

 

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