nails, 1890's

Historical information

These hand-made nails were used in what was Temple's Store built in 1889. It later became Herbert's - now demolished. It was located near the corner of Nicholson Street and Ruskin Street, Orbost.

Significance

Temple's store was on the corner of Ruskin Street and Nicholson Street. George Temple (1832-1918) established the store in about 1888. He packed stores to the Bendoc area gold fields.

Physical description

Two lots of hand-made nails. .1 is a set of five small nails tied together with string. .2 is a set of three longer nails which are very rusty.

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