TitleTin Billy cans with lidsDatec 1930sAbout this objectThese tin billy cans, made by Willow Bakeware, were portable vessels used for boiling water, cooking, or storing food, especially in rural and bush settings. They were widely used in communities such as Happy Valley during the Depression era, reflecting both practical ingenuity and the everyday domestic and outdoor life of Australians. Lightweight and durable, billy cans became an iconic symbol of self-reliance and bush culture.Object No.2016.12:1-3Physical descriptionThree-pint tin round billy cans with lids and solder-welded sides. Surface rust on most faces and tin plating mostly eroded away.
2016.12:1a Can
2016.12:1b Lid
2016.12:2a Can
2016.12:2b Lid
2016.12:3a Can
2016.12:3b LidCreatorWillow BakewareDimensions2016.12: Can H: 177 mm Dia: 160 mm
2016.12: Lid H: 28 mm Dia: 156 mmPlace madeMelbourne, AustraliaMaterialTinSourceLa Perouse MuseumTypeMuseum objectsOrganisations (Detailed entries)La Perouse Museum (La Perouse, N.S.W.)ThemesSocial history
