Summary
Made: The County Perfumery Company, London, England, 1940
Used: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1940 - 1945
Found under the floorboards of the Gallery, Great Hall when replaced in 1989.
Physical Description
A clear glass jar with black metal screw lid for Brylcream. The glass has decorative markings on either side. The label is black, grey, red and gold and contains text giving product information.
Significance
Reason for Acquisition: Transfer from the Trustees of the Royal Exhibition Building
From 1940 to 1945 the Exhibition Building was occupied by the Royal Australian Air Force as a training school. About 500 to 700 men lived in for varying periods of time. When the floorboards on the balcony level of the Great Hall were replaced as part of the restoration program, many items dating back to the 1940s were found. These provide an insight into the lifestyle and interests of RAAF personnel stationed in the building.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Trustees of the Royal Exhibition Building (REB), 1996
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Manufacturer
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Place & Date Used
Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1940-1945
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Inscriptions
Front, printed text label: BRYLCREEM/A PERFECT/HAIR DRESSING/ABSOLUTELY FREE/ FROM GUM/IT IMPARTS A/SPLENDID GLOSS/TO THE HAIR/IT FIXES IT IN ANY/ DESIRED POSITION/IT NEVER FLAKES/THE HAIR/Packed in Australia/for/ THE COUNTY/PERFUMERY/CO.LTD., LONDON/ENGLAND.
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Classification
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
6.5 cm (Length), 4 cm (Width), 12.5 cm (Height)
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Exhibition Collection Management
42 mm (Length), 60 mm (Width), 117 mm (Height)
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Dimensions
32 mm (Length), 50 mm (Width), 116 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: Maximum dimensions
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Keywords
Haircare, Hairdressing Industry, Personal Effects, Toilet Requisites
