| Place | Asia: Singapore, Changi |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM33851 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Physical description | Bamboo; coconut fibre |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Singapore: Changi, Singapore: Changi |
| Date made | c 1944-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Tooth brush made in Changi Prisoner of War camp
Description
Toothbrush with a bamboo handle and head, with a hole punched at the end of the handle so that it can be hung on a hook. The handle has been shaved down so that it is thinner than the head. The head has three rows of coconut fibre bristles attached with thread reinforced with raw latex.
History / Summary
Type example of a nail brush made in Changi prisoner of war camp, which housed about 5,000 men. The camp had its own brush factory which turned out 30,000 brushes, including toothbrushes, nail and shaving brushes, during the time it was in operation.Type example of a shaving brush made in Changi prisoner of war camp, which housed about 5,000 men. The camp had its own brush factory which turned out 30,000 brushes, from toothbrushes to brooms, during the time it was in operation.