Historical information

People collect items that help them remember a special time in their lives or some thing that appeals to them.
Brownie cameras were used in the 1950s. Negatives and photos represent the life of the Matthews family.

Significance

George and Laura Matthews lived at 12 Roper St. Mt Beauty from 1957 to the 1970s. The items in this collection belonged to them and represent part of their lives when living in the Kiewa Valley.

Physical description

1. Brownie camera - black vinyl. 2. Tin Box "Ted the Jester' biscuit tin. 3. Gold button & Queen Elizabeth badge 4. Silver plunger
5. Dunkling Jewellers Guarantee re ring 6. State Savings Bank Book 1957 - 1963 7. Laura M. Matthews Union Card 1963
8. LaTrobe Health Service Card. 9. Meat Ration Cards 1948 10. 18 Negatives of people/holidays in envelope 11. Photos

Inscriptions & markings

1. Made in England by Kodak Ltd 2. Use by 1998 and 'Eileen' printed in texta on top