Metal storage trunk with key, Ford Sherington Ltd

Description

Accession[2013.0112] Business machines, office equipment and ephemera of the National Mutual Life Association of AustralasiaIdentifierUMA-ITE-2013011200219Scope and ContentThis blue metal storage trunk was manufactured by Ford Sherington Ltd, a Sydney-based travel and leather goods company known most notably for its 1970s vulcanized fibre school cases. The trunk includes a key, and was used to store National Mutual textiles such as flags and sporting pennants dating from the 1950s to late 1970s.
Inscription: Sticker on outer lid: 'NMLA Box# 955 / Historical Items / Box #955'. Maker's mark plaque on inner lid: 'Made by / Ford Sherington Ltd / N.S.W.'
Place of manufacture: Sydney, AustraliaAccess StatusOpen for public accessRequest TypeRequest item

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CreatorNational Mutual Life Association of AustralasiaRoleProvenance

Dates

DateUndated

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Previous System ID2013.0112.00219

Characteristics

Genre/FormLuggageDimensions23cm(H)x67cm(W)x38cm(D)

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Metal storage trunk with key, Ford Sherington Ltd