Box - Sewing, 1940's

Historical information

Handmade by internees at WW2 Camp 3, Tatura

Physical description

Handmade varnished wooden sewing box with concertina-like opening sections/drawers. Two at the top having doors and cut out handles. One top drawer is divided into 2 sections and has a picture of a Kookaburra on its door, the other has 4 sections and a picture of a koala and baby on the door. Corners of sections are dovetailed and doors hinged

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