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Vanessa Roberson's briefcase used to store mememtoes
Vanessa Roberson's briefcase used to store mememtoes

Vanessa Roberson's briefcase used to store mememtoes

Date1950-1980
Object numberV00054855
NameBriefcase
MediumPlastic, metal
DimensionsOverall: 330 × 455 × 90 mm, 1973 g
ClassificationsTools and equipment
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Jeff Allan
Collections
DescriptionVanessa (Zena) Roberson used this suitcase to meticulously sort, wrap and annotate the mementoes given to her by naval officers and sailors visiting Sydney between 1950 and 1980.SignificanceOriginal container for the collection of visiting navy vessel memorabilia made by Vanessa (Zena) Roberson between 1955 and 1988.