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Functional object - Bourke Collection: Watch Case, 6.1.1950

11165.2a

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11165.2b

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11165.2c

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Historical information

Eleanor Mary Kennedy married James Bourke on September 2nd 1950 at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo. It was possibly an engagement gift nine months before her wedding.

Physical description

Red watch case with metal hinge to open box. Interior - bottom lined with red velvet material including support for watch. Interior of top lined with cream material. Label on interior names the jeweller and location. The watch case was owned by Ella Bourke.

Inscriptions & markings

'A. Treloar (Edwards)'
'Jewellers, Watchmakers'
'Pall Mall, Bendigo'

Subjects

Identifier

11165.2

Date made

6.1.1950

Production methods

Mass produce

Languages

English

Materials

Cardboard, Paper, Leatherette, Velvet

Measurements

Length: 45 millimetres, Width: 90 millimetres, Height: 30 millimetres

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Victorian Collections

https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/69c1bb25130389d2b8e9efc1

Accessed 13 June 2026

This record was last updated 2 months ago

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