Summary
Alternative Name(s): first aid kit
Three-part snake bite kit. Made by J.C. Stephens, Pty Ltd, circa 1950-1970.
Physical Description
Small wooden cylindrical object in three parts. .1 is a small, rounded screw on top with a slightly raised rim. .2 The cylindrical body is made from smooth polished wood; there are the remains of a label on the outside. One end is open and screws into .1. The other end has a metal pointy object protruding from it. .3 Is a cylindrical, bullet shaped lid which covers the metal protrusion. It has a carved rim.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Clothing & Textiles, Home & Community, Public Life & Institutions, Sustainable Futures
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Margaret Anderson, 10 Dec 1991
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Manufacturer
J.C. Stephens Pty. Ltd., Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1950-1970
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Inscriptions
Printed cover: Red Cross Society/AUSTRALIAN BRANCH/When forwarding parcels, send by post. [extensive text].
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Classification
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
1 cm (Length), 1 cm (Width), 6.5 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Dairy Industry, Handcrafts, Knitting, Wars & Conflicts, World War II, 1939-1945