Donated by Karen Alexander from small property in Emerald which was first bought by C. T. Alexander in 1920 and operated as a small, mixed farm. Karen has donated a range of obects from her childhood and from this farm to the Museum.This is an example of domestic objects used in the mid-20th century.Container of Lox Adhesive Paste. White circular ceramic container with dark green label and dark green metal lid. Inside has a compartment which would hold a brush.On front: 'Lox / Adhesive / Paste / Caldwell's Pty. Ltd. / Melbourne On back: 'For / office, home / and general / use / Photo mounting / and / crepe paper /work'lox, adhesive paste, melbourne, caldwell's pty ltd, alexander

(B) Box containing Aladdin "Lox-on Mantle" for Aladdin lampsManufacturer's detailed instructions for use, andemerald, victoria, australia, lamps

The original Lox-on mantle was introduced in 1928 along with the Aladdin model 12 kerosene lamp. Kerosene lamps were extensively used in the area before the arrival of electricity.Mantle for Kerosene LampNo markings on mantle On the front of cardboard box is inscribed 'Aladdin Lox-on Mantle for use only with Model 14 Super Aladdin and Model 12 Aladdin Lamps' On other sides of the box it has details of manufacturer's address and instructions for use.mantle, kerosene lamp, doug twaits