| Accession Number | REL45575.015 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Technology |
| Physical description | Cardboard |
| Maker |
Burroughs Wellcome & Co |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney |
| Date made | c. 1939-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Tube of 'Tannafax' tannic acid
Description
Tube of sodium ethyl mercuri thiosalicylate (tannic acid jelly) in original cardboard box.
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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