Historical information

This bag could be used for carrying sheet music or similar documents. The item was owned by Gethla Forsyth who graduated as a nurse from the Alfred Hospital Melbourne in 1936. Gethla served in the Australian Nursing Corps in WW2. Gethla was a sister to Gladys who was married to Dr Angus , a long serving doctor in Warrnambool. her family had earlier connections to the district in the 1900's in the Koroit area.

Significance

A common object but an interesting social connection.

Physical description

Brown leather bag with metal catches and handle. It has a small gusset in each side. Long rectangular in shape.

Inscriptions & markings

"Gethla Forsyth" written inside on right hand side.