Miniature kettle made in Changi Prisoner of War Camp Accession Number: RELAWM33841

Description

Miniature kettle made from part of a green painted steel filing cabinet. The upper and lower edges, spout and handle have all been soldered on to the body of the kettle. There is no lid.

Contextual Description

Miniature example, made in Changi, of one of the twenty full sized kettles that were made in the camp between 1942 and 1945.

Details

Accession Number
RELAWM33841
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Heraldry
Physical Description
Material: Steel; lead solder
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
c 1944-1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Status to be assessed

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