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Container - Wooden box, c1879

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Historical information

The private house "Skelmorie" was on the corner of Dandenony and Kooyong Roads. in 1883 Malvern Union Church passed into the hands of the Congregational Union and Mission of Victoria and opened as a Congregational Church.

Physical description

Wooden communion box with a hinged lid and partioned interior lined with green wool. There is a small silver plaque inside. The box has two hinges and a lock at the front.

Inscriptions & markings

Plaque: "Presented to Malvern Union Church BY Mrs Ormond, "Skelmorie" Sept. 28th 1879"

Subjects

Identifier

BX020

Date made

c1879

Production methods

handmade

Materials

wood - variety unknown, Silver, Brass, Wool, Glue

Measurements

Length: 28.5 centimetres, Width: 24.5 centimetres, Height: 39.5 centimetres

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https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/6a0680f7d247fac98f2fb762

Accessed 5 June 2026

This record was last updated 21 days ago

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