Autograph book, My album,1930

Historical information

The blank autograph book was gifted to Mavis Hucker Christmas 1929 and used by her throughout 1930 to collect signatures and homilies from her fellow students at Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies College. Entries feature poems, proverbs and hand-drawn artwork.

Significance

Historic significance due to insight into work ethic amongst female students in the 1930's.
Social significance to the school due to personal signatures of students

Physical description

Tiny red-leather bound blank book titled 'My album' featuring plastic picture inset on front cover; sewn binding

Inscriptions & markings

Inside front cover: 'Wishing Mavis / A merry Xmas / 1929'

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