| Place | Asia: Singapore, Changi |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM27461 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Physical description | Palm oil; Potash |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Singapore: Changi |
| Date made | c 1944-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Bar of washing soap made at Changi Prisoner of War Camp
Description
Bar of washing soap made at the Changi Soap Factory. Originally brown, but now with a grey external film. The original hand written label has stuck to the bar and is no longer legible.
History / Summary
The Changi Soap Factory produced washing, carbolic and toilet soap using palm or coconut oil and potash extracted from wood ash.