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Steel Printing Block of the Victorian Optical Association

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Catalogue Number: 4317
Steel Printing Block of the Victorian Optical Association
Category: Historical object or artefact
Association: Victorian Optical Association
Year Of Publication/Manufacture: Post 1911
Time Period: 1900 to 1939
Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Melbourne, Victoria
Publisher/Manufacturer: Victorian Optical Association
Description Of Item: Stereo line block' mounted on wooden cube 30 mm x 30 mm x 25 mm total dimension bearing the coat of arms of the Victorian Optical Association accompanied by a sample print from the block and a note addressed to archivist Michael Aitken dated 10/10/2008 from the donor.
Historical Significance: Ewen Clemens was an optometrist practising in Kyneton. Edward Clemens was among the optometrists first registered in Victoria in1936 based on 29 years' experience.
How Acquired: Donated by Ewen Clemens
Date Acquired: 23/1/2023
Condition: Very Good
Location: Documents Room Red Daytona Cabinet Drawer 4

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