The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
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 engraved 'CHANGI P.O.W. BRUSH FACTORY' and also bears a light green painted '8'.
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.
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.
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
Bar of washing soap made at the Changi Soap Factory. Originally brown, but now with a grey external film. The original hand written label has stuck to the bar and is no longer legible. The Changi So
Bar of toilet soap made in the Changi Prisoner of War Camp Soap Factory. Originally brown but now with a grey external film. One end has partially broken away. Original hand written label has stuck to
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
Bar of fine, cream coloured carbolic soap, made at the Changi Soap Factory for medical use. The Changi Soap Factory produced washing, carbolic and toilet soap using palm or coconut oil and potash ex
