Historical information
The railways lunchbox belonged to Morris Brown, a Wodonga resident, and was used by him from the 1960s to 1992.
Significance
The railways lunchbox has local significance as it belonged to and was used by a Wodonga resident. It also has historic significance due to its relative rarity and representativeness.
Physical description
Rectangular grey metal railways lunch box with a cream coloured painted metal lid secured with metal clips at both ends and a metal handle on the lid. The surface is very worn but there are traces of blue paint on the grey metal surface, which suggest it may have been blue. There is decorative adhesive contact paper lining the interior.
Subjects
References
- Wodonga Historical Society Website: History Articles – Wodonga’s rich rail history. Accessed 31 March 2021.
- Museum Victoria Science Works, 2021: Victorian Railways – Staff Accessed 31 March 2021.
