| Place | Oceania: Australia, New South Wales, Sydney |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL33215 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Physical description | Cardboard |
| Maker |
Penguin Commonwealth & Dominion Agencies Pty Ltd |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney |
| Date made | c 1939-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Salts of Lemon war time pack
Description
Penguin brand box of 'Salts of Lemon'. The cardboard box is printed on the front in maroon with the Penguin trademark followed by the words 'POISON/SALTS OF LEMON (POTASSIUM BIN-OXALATE) 1 OZ. NETT WEIGHT'. The other sides give instructions for use and the top flap is printed with 'WARTIME EMERGENCY PACK'. When this is opened the inner flap is printed with the message 'SAVE THIS CARTON FOR COLLECTION'.
History / Summary
This package was found in a Sydney home in 2004. The production of a smaller box with simple printing is an example of the measures introduced in the domestic market in order to conserve materials for the war effort. The message underneath the flap about saving the carton for collection refers to the drive to collect used materials for recycling.