TIN, PATCH HEAT UNITS

H1996.236

Aluminium, rectangular tin with metal lid. Lid has 66 perforations, (11x6) across its breadth. Sides of tin are painted black, yellow and white. All print is in black. Front side says 'SIX/ DUNLOP/ Shuron/ PATCH HEAT UNITS/ FOR 5 MIN VULCANISERS.' Right side says 'DAMP-PROOF/ SELF-LIGHTING' and then gives tips for use. Left side gives alternative use instructions. The back gives directions for use and say where it was made. Inside tin are 2 patch heat units, wrapped in plastic. Above them is a piece of cardboard. Above this is a yellow, black and white cardboard box with 5 auto fuses in it. Above that is a metal box (sliding lid) with 5 auto fuses inside. Hooked on right side of tin is a metal strip with a red head on unhooked end.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1996.236
Accession Date: 9 Sep 1996
Acquisition Year: 1995
Credit: Mr B.J. Strahan

Material

Metal
Glass
Synthetic Polymer/Synthetic/Polymer
Paint/Synthetic/Polymer
Cardboard/Paper

Measurement

height41mm
width67mm
depth4cm

 


 

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