Jewellery, velvet covered box, c1900

Historical information

This is a typical jewellery case used by early settler women to store and protect their rings, necklaces, earrings , hat pins etc

Significance

This jewellery case gives an insight into the daily life of early settler women in Moorabbin Shire

Physical description

This lady's jewellery box is covered in beige velvet and lined with beige silk The lid has a covered hinge and it has a silver slide catch.

Inscriptions & markings

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