Published on Tuesday, 5 December 2023 at 3:47:00 PM
Welcome to #TimeWarpTuesday and a peek into our Realia Collection.
The Realia Collection
‘Realia’ is a term used for three-dimensional objects within the Local History Collection. These are usually small items that were part of local people’s everyday life, they might also have been given as gifts or trophies for competitions.
Today we introduce you to a couple of treasures from the collection two leather satchels.
Mr J. Treacy's Satchel
A leather satchel given to Mr J. Treacy by other members of The United Ancient Order of Druids, in Victoria Park.
Inscription on satchel on metal plate reads: "U.A.O.D. Presented to P. A. Bro. J. Treacy by the Pride of Victoria Park Lodge No. 345. 1915."
"The United Ancient Order of Druids (UAOD) is a fraternal organisation founded in England, in 1833 after a scission with the Ancient Order of Druids. Its motto is United to assist." (Wikipedia)
Mr R T. Finlayson's Satchel
The inscription on the metal shield shaped plate of this satchel reads: "U.A.O.D. Presented to P.A. Bro. T. Finlayson by Pride of Victoria Park Lodge No. 345. 1940."
Both of these satchels were owned by Thomas Finlayson of 36 Temple Street, Victoria Park (house built 1927).
We don’t know a lot about Mr Treacy and Mr Finlayson at present, but if you can help us with information and/or photographs of the men, please let us know.
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We hope you have enjoyed this little look into the Realia Collection that is part of our wider Local History Collection here at the Town of Victoria Park Library. Do you have small family treasures like this, or other family heirlooms with a tie to our history? Please consider getting in touch with us and sharing the story. We are always happy to receive donations of photographs, research, stories and other memorabilia into the Local History Collection, and we can scan/photograph and return originals. Please reach out and book a time to talk with the Coordinator Local History at the Library, telephone: 08 9373 5500 or email: vicparklibrary@vicpark.wa.gov.au.
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Front view of Mr J. Treacy’s leather satchel.
This satchel was gifted to Mr Treacy in 1915 (R2023/00001/02).
Local History Collection, Town of Victoria Park
Close-up of engraved dedication on Mr J. Treacy’s leather satchel.
This satchel was gifted to Mr Treacy in 1915 (R2023/00001/04).
Local History Collection, Town of Victoria Park
Close-up of buckle on right side of Mr J. Treacy’s leather satchel.
This satchel was gifted to Mr Treacy in 1915 (R2023/00001/05).
Local History Collection, Town of Victoria Park.
Close-up of buckle on left side of Mr J. Treacy’s leather satchel.
This satchel was gifted to Mr Treacy in 1915 (R2023/00001/06).
Local History Collection, Town of Victoria Park.
Back of Mr J. Treacy’s leather satchel.
This satchel was gifted to Mr Treacy in 1915 (R2023/00001/07).
Local History Collection, Town of Victoria Park.
Top view of Mr J. Treacy’s leather satchel highlighting the handle.
This satchel was gifted to Mr Treacy in 1915 (R2023/00001/09).
Local History Collection, Town of Victoria Park
Side view of Mr J. Treacy’s leather satchel
This satchel was gifted to Mr Treacy in 1915 (R2023/00001/10)
Local History Collection, Town of Victoria Park.
Front view of Mr T. Finlayson’s leather satchel.
This satchel was gifted to Mr Finlayson in 1940 (R2023/00002/03).
Local History Collection, Town of Victoria Park.
Close-up of engraved dedication on Mr T. Finlayson’s leather satchel
This satchel was gifted to Mr Finlayson in 1940 (R2023/00002/04)
Local History Collection, Town of Victoria Park
Close-up of buckle on right side of Mr T. Finlayson’s leather satchel.
This satchel was gifted to Mr Finlayson in 1940 (R2023/00002/06).
Local History Collection, Town of Victoria Park
Back of Mr T. Finlayson’s leather satchel.
This satchel was gifted to Mr Finlayson in 1940 (R2023/00002/07)
Local History Collection, Town of Victoria Park.
Side-view of Mr T. Finlayson’s leather satchel.
This satchel was gifted to Mr Finlayson in 1940 (R2023/00002/08).
Local History Collection, Town of Victoria Park
Top-view of Mr T. Finlayson’s leather satchel.
This satchel was gifted to Mr Finlayson in 1940 (R2023/00002/09)
Local History Collection, Town of Victoria Park.
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