| Accession Number | REL45575.005 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Technology |
| Physical description | Cotton wool, Paper |
| Maker |
Greenhalgh's Pty Ltd Greenhalgh's Pty Ltd |
| Date made | c. 1939-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Two packets of compressed cotton wool
Description
Two one ounce packets of compressed absorbent cotton wool. The cotton wool is compressed into a small rectangle wrapped in paper, with a paper label wrapped around the package with the maker's details printed in dark blue. 'COMPRESSED ABSORBENT COTTON WOOL 1 ounce / British made by GREENHALGH"S PTY/. LLTD Sydney, Melbourne and Wellington, N.Z.'
History / Summary
There is no known specific history associated with this item. It is typical of the items included in first aid kits issued to army and civil defence units during the Second World War.
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