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Handlinger Visningsindstillinger	talcum powder Remove from selection Add to selection ObjektnummerM2011/062 Titeltalcum powder BeskrivelseTalcum Powder, in a metal tin, made by Simpsons, sent by the Australian Red Cross Society in parcels to the troops overseas. The tin is marked with a red cross. Instructions for use in relieving itching caused by Prickly Heat is printed on the label. Prickly Heat was a rash affecting soldiers fighting in hot climates. On jungle campaigns such as the Kokoda Track footwear was often worn for up to two weeks at a time, and soldiers suffered from the tropical skin condition Prickly Heat, causing the skin of the feet to rot. ProduktionsstedMelbourne, Victoria, Australia Produktionsdato 1939 - 1945 ProduktionsperiodeWWII Emnesoldiers, medical supplies, Red Cross Objektnavntoiletries Materialetin Mål width: 55.00 mm height: 110.00 mm KreditrammeSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by David Rosenwax

ObjektnummerM2011/062

Titeltalcum powder

BeskrivelseTalcum Powder, in a metal tin, made by Simpsons, sent by the Australian Red Cross Society in parcels to the troops overseas. The tin is marked with a red cross. Instructions for use in relieving itching caused by Prickly Heat is printed on the label.

Prickly Heat was a rash affecting soldiers fighting in hot climates. On jungle campaigns such as the Kokoda Track footwear was often worn for up to two weeks at a time, and soldiers suffered from the tropical skin condition Prickly Heat, causing the skin of the feet to rot.

ProduktionsstedMelbourne, Victoria, Australia

Produktionsdato 1939 - 1945

ProduktionsperiodeWWII

Emnesoldiers, medical supplies, Red Cross

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KreditrammeSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by David Rosenwax

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