The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Miniature raw latex sandal with a slight heel, cross over straps at the toe, and heel and instep straps. The moulding of the latex has produced a criss cross pattern on all surfaces. Marked in pale green paint on sole '3'.
A miniature type example of the raw latex sandals-shoes made in Changi Prisoner of War precinct on Singapore during the Second World War.
During their time as Prisoners of War (POW) between February 1942 and September 1945 at least 6,000 full size pairs of latex sandles and shoes were hand made for the use of the POWs. At the end of the war miniatures of their many improvised hand made 'cottage industry' products were produced to record the diversity of responses that were made during their imprisonment.
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. Miniature e
Rubber sandal hand-made from car or truck tyres. The sole of the sandal has been cut from an oval-shaped section of tyre, with the tread side downwards. There are four straps on the sandal with space
Toothbrush with a bamboo handle and head, with a hole punched at the end of the handle so that it can be hung on a hook. The handle has been shaved down so that it is thinner than the head. The head h
Miniature example of a quarter pint ladle made from steel taken from an old filing cabinet. Ladle has straight sides and a flat bottom. Lead solder has been used to attach the handle. Miniature exam
Miniature example of a half pint ladle made from green painted steel taken from an old filing cabinet. Ladle has straight sides and a flat bottom. Lead solder has been used to attach the handle. Min
Miniature example of a one pint ladle made from steel taken from an old filing cabinet. Ladle has straighht sides and a flat bottom. Lead solder has been used to attach the handle. Miniature example
