Name/Title

Bowls, indoor

About this object

Indoor bowls; a set of eight indoor bowls, contained within their original cardboard box. "Modernite" brand, made by Modern Plastics (NZ) Ltd, Lower Hutt. The lid of the box features coloured labels depicting people playing bowls.

These were used at Katea Hall.

Maker

Modern Plastics (NZ) Ltd

Maker Role

Manufacturer

Date Made

c1950s

Place Made

Oceania, New Zealand, North Island, Wellington region, Lower Hutt

Medium and Materials

processed material, paper, cardboard
processed material, synthetic, plastic

Inscription and Marks

Printed on label: "Modernite INDOOR Bowls / MANUFACTURED TO CONFORM TO THE STANDARDS OF / THE NEW ZEALAND INDOOR BOWLS FEDERATION (INC). / 8 BOWLS / MADE BY MODERN PLASTICS (NZ) LTD. / LOWER HUTT"

Technique

moulded

Technique

printed

Measurements

h 100mm x l 415mm x w 210mm
Medium

Subject and Association Keywords

recreation. leisure, games and amusements, indoor games and amusements

Credit Line

From the collection of Owaka Museum Wahi Kahuika The Meeting Place "a rest on your journey"

Object Type

recreational equipment

Object number

CT02.4535b

Rights

All rights reserved