Historical information

John Thomas Raw, Broadmeadows School, Education

Significance

Presented to the outgoing headmaster of the Broadmeadows School.

Physical description

Two piece bureau style desk (third piece missing). Top is a bureau style with velvet (reconditioned) writing pad and pigeon holes of various sizes Bottom piece is a two door cabinet with a top drawer. All lock with a key.

Inscriptions & markings

White metal plaque enscribed:
Presented to / J. T. Raw esq: / By his friends in the Broadmeadows district / As a mark of respect / Feb 24th 1888.
Locks engraved: Mobbs & Co London / Lever / Machine made.