Historical information

This trunk belonged to Drs Erina and Vernon Batt. In 1956 they took over the medical practice in Torquay from Erina's father, James Lowson. In the late 1960s they moved to Scotland where Vernon studied to be an orthopaedic surgeon. When they returned to Australia in 1972 they lived in Newtown and Torquay became their holiday house until Erina returned to live there in the late 1970s. This is the trunk used by the Batts in their overseas travels.

Physical description

Large metal travelling trunk with metal clasps and handle, with card label attached to handle

Inscriptions & markings

"Batt" printed in large red letters on centre of lid. "Batt//Melbourne" also etched at top of lid