| Accession Number | REL45575.008 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Technology |
| Physical description | Gauze, Paper |
| Maker |
Greenhalgh's Pty Ltd Greenhalgh's Pty Ltd |
| Date made | c. 1939-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Two packs of compressed absorbent gauze
Description
Two packets of compressed absorbent gauze. The gauze is compressed into a small rectangle wrapped in brown paper, with a white paper label wrapped around the package with the maker's details printed in dark blue: 'COMPRESSED Absorbent Gauze 36" x 2 1/2 yards / British Made by GREENHALGH'S Pty. Ltd. Sydney, Melbourne and Wellington, N.Z.' On the same label strip at either end of the package is written: 'COMPRESSED Absorbent Gauze 2 1/2 yards'.
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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