| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1 |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL30606.002 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Physical description | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Maker |
Crump, Laurie |
| Place made | New Guinea1 |
| Date made | c 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Hand made mustard spoon : Sergeant L Crump, 2/2 Lines of Communication Provost Company
Description
Mustard spoon made from aircraft aluminium and plastic toothbrush handle by Sergeant L Crump, AIF, while serving in New Guinea. The spoon's handle has a circular decorative tip made of three bands of translucent plastic in red, green and red.
History / Summary
These items of 'Tek Art' were manufactured by VX25458 Sergeant Laurie Crump, AIF, while serving in New Guinea. Sgt Crump exchanged his beer ration with nearby US troops in exchange for toothbrushes, the handles of which provided the plastic which he used in his handicrafts. The aluminium was taken from wrecked aircraft in the local area. The only tools used in the construction of the utensils were an army knife, a small hammer and a nail file.