Two packets of compressed cotton wool Accession Number: REL45575.005

Description

Two one ounce packets of compressed absorbent cotton wool. The cotton wool is compressed into a small rectangle wrapped in paper, with a paper label wrapped around the package with the maker's details printed in dark blue. 'COMPRESSED ABSORBENT COTTON WOOL 1 ounce / British made by GREENHALGH"S PTY/. LLTD Sydney, Melbourne and Wellington, N.Z.'

Contextual Description

There is no known specific history associated with this item. It is typical of the items included in first aid kits issued to army and civil defence units during the Second World War.

Details

Accession Number
REL45575.005
Maker
Greenhalgh's Pty Ltd
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Technology
Physical Description
Material: Cotton wool
Material: Paper
Measurement
Overall: height 35 mm x width 55 mm x depth 35 mm (each)
Date Made
c. 1939-1945
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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