TitleIndelible linen marking outfit - Black CrowDatec 1900sAbout this objectThis boxed marking set was used to permanently label clothing and household linens. It contains black indelible ink and simple tools for marking fabric by hand or with a stamp. Before modern fabric markers and sewn labels, sets like this helped families and institutions keep track of their belongings through repeated washing.Object No.2016.103Physical descriptionShallow metal box with label on the top of a hinged lid containing a bottle of marking ink, a short metal tube flattened at one end and a fabric pad.CreatorBlack Crow Trade MarkInscriptions & marks"Black Crow trade mark Indelible Linen Marking Outfit", "For marking silk, cotton or linen goods with pen, rubber or metal stamp", "Directions - Mark the articles with clean pen or with a Rubber or Metal Stamp. Articles can be washed immediately after marking if desired. In the case of Heavily Dressed fabrics, it is advisable to mark a few hours before washing for the best results. All Good must be washed within two weeks after marking", "An Basolute jet black marking ink", "Do not heat or iron before washing, requires no heat or mixing". MaterialMetalSourceLa Perouse MuseumTypeMuseum objectsOrganisations (Detailed entries)La Perouse Museum (La Perouse, N.S.W.)ThemesSocial history
