Melanyl Linen marker and stretcher

Object/Artifact

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Forgetmenot, An Australian social history archive

Name/Title

Melanyl Linen marker and stretcher

Entry/Object ID

8584

Description

This is a small ink bottle and a fabric stretcher. They were used to write the names of the owner onto clothing. The stretcher held the clothing in place whilst it was inscribed by a nib pen

Collection

Household / Domestic