Pair of brushes

Accession Number REL45575.010
Collection type Technology
Object type Technology
Physical description Animal bristle, Cotton, Plastic
Maker Unknown
Date made c. 1939-1945
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Description

Pair of plastic hollow handled brushes. One end of the tube crafting the handle is left open, while animal bristles tied together with cotton string have been inserted into the other end to create a brush.

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.