Miniature quarter pint ladle : Changi Prisoner of War camp Accession Number: RELAWM33847

Description

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.

Contextual Description

Miniature example of a quarter pint ladle made in Changi. Full sized ladles were made to ensure the accurate distribution of food rations. A total of 736 full sized ladles were manufactured.

Details

Accession Number
RELAWM33847
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Heraldry
Physical Description
Material: Steel; lead solder
Measurement
Overall (Conservation)
Date Made
c 1944-1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Status to be assessed

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