Two rare artefacts found in a Coolum garage are set to become part of the Queensland Country Women’s Association’s heritage collection.
Lance Barrett found an antique sewing box and tea caddy, circa 1790, when he was clearing out his garage earlier this month.
He believed both items belonged to his late great-grandfather and originated from the United Kingdom.
After reaching out to his local MP Dan Purdie for advice, Mr Barrett got in touch with the CWA Eumundi, who jumped on the opportunity to add the rare items to their state collection.
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Mr Barrett said he was pleased the two items had found a new home, which would ensure their rich heritage was preserved.
“It seems to me it would be shameful to see these historic items lost to our future generations,” he said.
“I am just so grateful the Eumundi CWA has taken such an interest in seeing them properly stored.”
Eumundi CWA spokesperson Janet Millington said the items were collector’s pieces that provided a remarkable insight into earlier generations.
“CWA Eumundi is grateful for the connection with Lance and his extraordinary gift which will have a good home in the QCWA Heritage House in Ipswich, where it will be on display to reveal more about the lives of early women settlers in Australia,” she said.
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