Soap shaker

Object detail

Accession number

2007.166

Production period

20th Century

Description

Steel wire container for holding pieces of soap, with wire handle. A circular piece of wire holds the container shut. Also known as a 'soap saver' it would hold old pieces of soap and would be shaken in the water to make a lather for washing dishes. Probably dating from between 1920 and 1960.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Steel

Credit Line

Soap shaker, 2007.166. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Container, Soap Dispenser, Soap Personal Artefacts Toilet Articles Hygiene Artefacts

Production place

New Zealand

Collection type

Domestic Technology Technology

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