Reckitt's Bag Blue

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

Reckitt's Bag Blue

Entry/Object ID

1982.002.014

Description

3 Cardboard containers with red and blue printing on a white background with text reading "Reckitt's BAG BLUE" on one side and RECKITT & COLMAN (CANADA) LIMITED, MONTREAL, MADE IN ENGLAND" "Directions for use: still the bag in resting water untill desired colour is obtained, Prevents clothes turning yellow" According to Physical records the boxes once contained cloth bags with Blueing inside, but based on the fate of 1987.007.005 (identical product, destroyed) they were likely disposed of.

Acquisition

Accession

1982.002

Source or Donor

Wilson, Mrs. Frances

Source (if not Accessioned)

Wilson, Mrs. Frances

Created By

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Create Date

June 17, 2023

Updated By

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Update Date

April 8, 2026