The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
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 has three rows of coconut fibre bristles attached with thread reinforced with raw latex.
Type example of a nail brush made in Changi prisoner of war camp, which housed about 5,000 men. The camp had its own brush factory which turned out 30,000 brushes, including toothbrushes, nail and shaving brushes, during the time it was in operation.Type example of a shaving brush made in Changi prisoner of war camp, which housed about 5,000 men. The camp had its own brush factory which turned out 30,000 brushes, from toothbrushes to brooms, during the time it was in operation.
Wooden backed nail brush inset with coconut fibre bristles. The bristles are held in place by an upper aluminium plate attached through the wood by two aluminium rivets. The aluminium plate is engrave
Improvised shaving brush made from a length of coconut fibre folded in half, and secured by a length of wire, then pushed down a steel cylinder, which acts as a sleeve for the bristles and a handle.
Pure bristle shaving brush with wooden and aluminium handle. The base of handle is stamped 'HAMILTON & C0 WARRANTED ALL BRISTLE. VULCANISED RUBBER SET'. In 1942 Australian and allied prisoners were
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
Miniature split rattan broom head, without handle, in a traditional 'witch's broom' shape. The bristles are bound at the head with fine copper wire. This box of miniature brooms was presented to the
Long bristled split rattan broom with a two part wooden head. There is a hole in the head to take a handle. The bristles and head are secured by steel wire and two steel strips around each end. The he
