Summary
Small round Bakelite bowl made to hold pins. It was made by H.B. Chambers, as a souvenir of Victoria's centenary of European settlement, 1934-1935. Victoria's centenary was celebrated with a wide range of activities and souvenirs; this pin bowl is an example of a commercial firm using the event to promote its business.
Bakelite was patented in 1910 and remained the material of choice for a wide range of moulding, industrial and domestic applications until after World War II.
Physical Description
Small Bakelite bowl for pins, moulded on base and inside of bowl.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr. Melville (Mel) Elliott, 07 Jul 2003
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Maker
H.B. Chalmers, Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1934
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Date Made
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Inscriptions
Moulded inside bowl: 'VICTORIAN/ CENTENARY/ 1834-1934' Moulded on underside of bowl: 'MANUFACTURER OF BAKELITE MOULDINGS FOR ALL TRADES./ AUSTRALITE PRODUCTS/ H.B. CHALMERS/ 110 BRUNSWICK ST./ FITZROY, MELB.'
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Overall Dimensions
5.8 cm (Width), 2 cm (Height)
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Overall Dimensions
18 mm (Height), 58 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Keywords
Celebrations, Centenaries, Pin Dishes, Victoria Centenary, 1934-1935
