Shaving Cream Jar

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TitleShaving Cream JarObject TypeObjectDatec.1940DescriptionZar-Ona Shaving Cream Jar, Medicated Sydney, Australia, 7lb.

This type of earthenware vessel was known as a Bung Jar, possibly because of the wooden or cork bungs used as a lid.
Provenance and SignifcanceThis shaving cream jar was owned by the donor's grandfather, Joseph Wilton.

Joseph Wilton was born in 1859 at Parramatta, to Thomas and Mary Ann Wilton.

He worked as a Teamster carrying goods between Sydney and Mudgee. In the 1880's Joseph settled at Penrith and later joined the railway. DonorJackson, Lilian

CHARACTERISTICS

MaterialEarthenware and wood. Dimensions20.5cm x 19cm

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Shaving Cream Jar