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[it-IT]Record tools[it-IT] [it-IT]Displays[it-IT]	talcum powder Remove from selection Add to selection Numero oggettoM2011/062 Titolotalcum powder DescrizioneTalcum 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. Luogo di produzioneMelbourne, Victoria, Australia Data 1939 - 1945 Periodo di produzioneWWII Soggettosoldiers, medical supplies, Red Cross Nome oggettotoiletries Materialetin Dimensioni width: 55.00 mm height: 110.00 mm Linea di creditoSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by David Rosenwax

Numero oggettoM2011/062

Titolotalcum powder

DescrizioneTalcum 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.

Luogo di produzioneMelbourne, Victoria, Australia

Data 1939 - 1945

Periodo di produzioneWWII

Soggettosoldiers, medical supplies, Red Cross

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Materialetin

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Linea di creditoSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by David Rosenwax

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