Historical information

This is one of two travelling trunks at Hymettus. This has been used by at least two generations and was originally used by Michael Taffe as Assistant or Acting Station Master around Victoria in the early twentieth century.

Significance

This tin travelling trunk was used by Michael Taffe ASM when travelling by rail around Victoria for his work in the early twentieth century.

Physical description

A tin trunk with brass latch and lock, and painted woodgrain finish with metal handles each end.

Inscriptions & markings

Victorian Railways.