Dressmaking Pattern 9536 Boy's overall - 2 years - 21 inch waist Cutting guide - 7 piecesHome Journal Pattern No. 9536 2-year-old boy's Overall - one piece 21-inch waist -7 pieces Shoulder straps Tucked at waist Suitable for ages 1-4 yearsHome Journal Pattern No. 9536 home dressmaking, boy's overall

Satchels such as these were commonly used by young boys to carry their lunch and school items between school and home. They were used commonly in the days when much of the requirements such as slates and paper were used as class sets. They proved to be serviceable and required only the most basic of maintenace as in stitching, to be kept in good order. Being adjustable they would also serve a student for a number of years.No information is available on Henry Alexander Cain of Surrey Hills.A common item with which many people would identify.Brown leather rectanular satchel with gusset on either side . It is fastened on the front with two metal buckles and has four adjustable leather back straps attached to the bag with metal studs. These are adjustable through holes in the leather straps. Likewise the front straps can be fastened in a number of different holes. The leather has an overall snake skin pattern.Solid leather is stamped in the leather on the front. henry Alexander Cain ******Rd Surrey Hillswarrnambool, school history, boy's school bag