Container - Container of Lox Adhesive Paste, Caldwell's Pty Ltd, mid 20th century

Historical information

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.

Significance

This is an example of domestic objects used in the mid-20th century.

Physical description

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.

Inscriptions & markings

On front: 'Lox / Adhesive / Paste / Caldwell's Pty. Ltd. / Melbourne
On back: 'For / office, home / and general / use / Photo mounting / and / crepe paper /work'

Back to top