Functional object - Journal or ticket record wallet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1920s

Historical information

Used to hold the ticket records or trip journals of a conductor. Originally stamped for use by a cable tram depot, no. 49 and then "No. 66". Possibly made when the MMTB introduced paper tickets onto the cable trams. See item 1206 for another example.

Significance

Demonstrates a cable tram era leather journal cover used tor record trips and tickets sold.

Physical description

Journal or ticket record wallet, consisting of two very heavy and hard pieces of brown coloured leather joined by a sewn (light brown cotton) lighter piece of leather to form a foldable wallet. The outside covers have been polished. Has two holes on the lower rear cover where possibly a brass number was attached - see item 125.

Inscriptions & markings

In ink on the inside "M Collyer"

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