Fly Sprayer hand pump

Overview

Mortein Fly Sprayer pump, base and pump is painted red with white print, the pump handle is a long cylinder shape with a pull in and out length of round metal with a wooden cross grip handle. The end that holds the Mortein liquid spray is a sound tin tank which is screwed onto the top pump.

Historical information

these hand pump insect sprayers were a very common item in any kitchen in the early 1940-s on.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-126-17.3
Item type
Domestic Objects
Material
Tin Alloy
Wood
Height or length
30 cm
Inscriptions and markings

Mortein is printed is large white print along handle and around the liquid tank part is pictures of a dog running with a insect on it's tail, all in color white.

Keywords
Pest Control
insect repellant
Last modified
Friday, 17 April, 2026
Completeness
55
Ongerup and Needilup district Museum

Ongerup and Needilup district Museum