MEDICINE CABINET
H1990.284
A wooden box for explosives (gelignite) by 'NOBEL'S EXPLOSIVE COMPANY LIMITED. GLASGOW/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA', which was converted into a medicine chest with a 2-hinge lid, 2 shelves across the width of the boos, a hasp and clasp now missing. There are 3 metal strips affixed to the outside back of the box, 2 at the top and one at the bottom, with holes in the strips so as to nail or screw the 'medicien chest' vertically to a wall or some means of support.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1990.284 |
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| Accession Date: | 3 Oct 1990 |
Material
| Wood/Wood | 0 - Whole |
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| Iron/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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| Leather/Leather | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 590mm |
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| width | 260mm |
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| height | 220mm |
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