Summary
Tin of Selley's Resorcinol Resin made by Selley's Chemical Company Pty.Ltd, circa 1970-1990. It was found in Area E3 at Adolph Bruhn & Son's Wood Turners Shop, 283 Coventry Street, South Melbourne. The business was established by Adolph Bruhn circa 1893 in Little Collins Street, Melbourne. Upon his death in 1919 it was then operated by Adolph's son Sophus Christopher Bruhn. Upon Sophus's death in 1959 his son Sophus Walter Bruhn took over the business. In 1970 Sophus reduced the scale of the business and relocated to South Melbourne. The business closed upon Sophus's death in January 1990.
Adolph Bruhn migrated to Australia from Germany in 1884, at the age of 29. He arrived in Adelaide where he lived for 10 months before moving to Victoria, where he settled, established his business, married and had five children.
Physical Description
Small tin containing Selley's Resorcinal Resin, 250g. Blue, white and black paper label. Contains product 2/3 full.
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Manufacturer
Selleys Chemical Manufacturing Company Pty Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, circa 1970-1990
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User
Mr Sophus W. Bruhn - Adolph Bruhn & Son, South Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1970-1990
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Inscriptions
Printed on label: Selleys/Resorcinal/Resin/250g NET. Resorcinol is ideally suited for boat building or other jobs where a highly weather and wear resistant glue is specified.
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Overall Dimensions
7.2 cm (Length), 7.5 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Containers, German Communities, German Immigration, Woodturning Industry
