Functional object - Tea-towel, Going Metric, 1971c

Historical information

Metrication in Australia took place between 1970 and 1988. Before then, Australia mostly used the imperial system for measurement. This tea-towel is a handy reminder of conversions.

Significance

This item was designed to assist people to understand the conversion and as a reference to make conversions from imperial to metric. It is in mint condition (never used)

Physical description

Linen tea-towel. Cream background with blue, red and black print.

Inscriptions & markings

Conversion tables for metric stencilled on tea-towel.

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