Community Loan Kits
Last updated | 02/10/2010
Are you a member of a family learning or community
group in Perth & Kinross?
There is a wide selection to choose from.
The booking period is two weeks unless by
arrangement.
The subject of the loan kits reflect our collections.
Loan kits can be borrowed by any community group in Perth and
Kinross.
This service is free.
All kits have to be collected from and returned
to Perth Museum by the borrower. If a kit is not picked up
within two days of the agreed collection date the loan will be
withdrawn and offered to the next school on the list.
Kits are inspected for damage when they are returned. Repair and
replacement costs are charged to the borrowing school. Choose
from the list below.
Contact Barbara for details and further information
at
Museum@pkc.gov.uk
or call 01738 632488.
Early booking is advisable due to the demand on our
kits.
Century of Home Life
A selection of domestic objects from the last hundred
years e.g. Woollen stockings, Carpet beater, Chamber pot, Coal tar
soap, examples of coinage, a selection of books and photographs
etc. XL/VH
Wash Day
Wash board, Carbolic soap, Flat iron, Box iron, Mop
cap and apron, Scrubbing brush, Pinny/overall, A selection of books
and photographs L/H
World War 2
A selection of objects and costume relating to life
from 1939 -1945
Woman’s wrap-around, pinny/overall, Ration
book, British Battle Dress blouse 1940 pattern, selection of
posters, books, videos, CD’s and photographs
etc XL/VH
1950s
Objects and costume from the 1950s including kitchen
utensils, books and household
items XL/VH
1960s -work
A selection of clothing, objects, books, CD’s,
posters and magazines relating to work e.g. stockings, housecoat,
action man and string art
picture. XL/VH
1960s -play
A selection of clothing, objects, books, CD’s,
posters, magazines and records e.g. fake fur jacket, nylon gloves,
camera, model Ford Capri car and Engelbert Humperdinck
record XL/VH
1970s
A selection of clothing, objects, books, CD’s,
posters, magazines and records e.g. kaftan, platform shoes,
tank top and polaroid
camera XL/VH
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE KITS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO SCHOOLS.
