| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL25239.001 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Personal Equipment |
| Physical description | Cotton drill |
| Maker |
Military contractor |
| Date made | 1939-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Housewife : Australian Army issue
Description
Australian Army khaki cotton drill roll-up sewing kit, or housewife, which contains a grey cloth swatch with an assortment of needles. A yellow paper packet for 'Bell-Beauty' brand needles is stowed in a pocket at one end. A manufacturer's partial purple stamp is inside the roll.
History / Summary
Unknown