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Domestic object - Pears Fuller's Earth Tin, A & F Pears, Limited London and Sydney, Circa 1920

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Historical information

A children's toilet product to aide in relief of suffering from chafing caused by nappy rash.
A far cry from the present day products as the item has no description of contents. This was before legislation was introduced making the listing of ingredients compulsory.

Physical description

Small cylindrical can for Pears' Precipitated Fuller's Earth. Sides printed with product details. Lid printed with coloured picture of nurse and child.

Inscriptions & markings

Printed on base of side in black: A & F PEARS, Limited / LONDON and SYDNEY

Subjects

Identifier

659

Date made

Circa 1920

Manufacturer

A & F Pears, Limited London and Sydney

Languages

English

Measurements

Height: 6.5 centimetres, Diameter: 7 centimetres

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Victorian Collections

https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/4ffe4bc92162ef0da4e1d0b7

Accessed 4 September 2026

This record was last updated one year ago

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