Summary
Cardboard card impregnated with 'a special chemically prepared paste' to kill silverfish. They were sold in packets of 15 cards, enough for one room. Made by Kosmos Manufacturing Company, on Swanston Street Melbourne, 1930s.
Found inside wooden cabinet (ST 025401.2) at Scienceworks Museum.
Physical Description
Rectangular beige card with black ink inscription. Card has dark scuff marks and is highly curved.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Manufacturer
Kosmos Manufacturing Co., Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1930s
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Inscriptions
POISONOUS / - Not to be taken - / "SILVER DEATH" / BAIT CARD / For Destruction of Silverfish
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Type of item
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Object Dimensions
77 mm (Width), 45 mm (Height)
With curve of card, Depth: 20mm
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References
For a similar item see: 42535.6 bait card from Miss Porter's House, Newcastle West, New South Wales at [Link 1] Historic adverts for bait cards: [Link 2] [Link 3] [Link 4] [Link 5]
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