Historical information

Metal, china and glass ashtrays and other small pieces carrying scenic views of holiday destinations were a popular kind of souvenir during much of the 20th century. The pictures on the souvenirs ranged across natural beauty spots (beaches, waterfalls, rivers), civic buildings and monuments (town halls, war memorials), and indicators of local progress (commercial centres and occasionally even industrial sites).

Significance

This ashtray is representative of a range of souvenirs used in the 20th century to depict Wodonga, Victoria and also on a State and National level throughout Australia.

Physical description

A metal circular ashtray including a coloured enamel image of the Hume Weir in the cenre.

Inscriptions & markings

"Above the central image "HUME WEIR"
Beneath the central image "WODONGA"