Functional object - School Leather Strap

Historical information

This is an example of a leather strap was that was used as a form of punishment used on misbehaving students. These straps were used in both primary & secondary school.

Physical description

A leather strap with a cut out hand grip. Students names and dates have been written on both sides.

Inscriptions & markings

K. Fagarty 28/10/1974 Mark Condron 8/10/1976 J. Van Boyen 13/10/1974 Lee Szulik S. Burrows 28/10/1974 A. Shirt Peter Bailey Daniel Barlda Murray Doll Craig Woodhouse Greg Payne Brian Fletcher. There are also many other names & dates that cannot be read

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