TitleCooper, Dennison & Walkden Ltd, Melanyl Marking InkDatec 1930sAbout this objectThis ink was used to permanently mark textiles, such as clothing or household linens, for identification purposes in domestic, institutional, or commercial settings.Object No.2016.101Physical descriptionSmall cardboard box containing a glass bottle of Melanyl indelible marking ink. With instruction sheet.CreatorCooper, Dennison and Walkden, LtdInscriptions & marks"Melanyl", "Shake the bottle thoroughly, Write with the special pen enclosed & quill. No other pens may be used. Leave marking for 24 hours before washing", " Inventors and sole manufacturers: Cooper, Dennison and Walkden, Ltd. London, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow and Dublin. N.B - This ink is guaranteed Indelible and Harmless if instructions are followed", "This marking must not be heated before washing".Place madeEnglandSourceLa Perouse MuseumTypeMuseum objectsOrganisations (Detailed entries)La Perouse Museum (La Perouse, N.S.W.)ThemesSocial history
