Knob of Blue

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ProvenanceProduced as a laundry whitener in the early 20th century.SignificanceIllustrative of past domestic practices and technology.DescriptionCube of compressed powder, bright blue in colour. Wrapped in blue paper. Wrapping printed. Reads: ‘Reckitt’s/ Blue/ Directions/ Wrap blue in Flannel/ Stir While Squeezing/ The Blue in the Last/ Rinsing Water. Dip/ Articles Separately for/ Short Time; Keep them/ Moving./ Reckitt’s/ Paris/ blue/ Use Reckitt’s blue/ In the Last Rinsing/ Water To Keep Linen/ A Good Colour’.Acknowledgement Date of Creation1920 - 1950Date of UsageDimensionType: Total
Height: 25
Width: 29
Depth: 28
Unit (Lengths): mm
Accession NumberHT 1985.2275

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Image FilenameHT1985-2275_CI59421.jpgLicenseCC-BYCreative Commonshttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/au/PhotographerStephen Dean

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