box of pastels, 20th century

Historical information

Reeves Greyhound Pastels were used extensively in Australian schools in the 1960's and 1970's.

Significance

This box of pastels is an example of an item commonly used in Victorian schools in the 1960's and 1970's.

Physical description

A cardboard box containing Reeves Greyhound Pastels. It contains 12 unwrapped partly used pastels.
The box is white with a picture of a black spotted greyhound on an orange rectangular background.

Inscriptions & markings

Top- Reeves Ostwald Series
Greyhound Pastels Made in Australia
Set Non Injurious
St L12c

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