Belonging to Florence Gertrude Edwards, Sister Martha, Deaconess of Carlton Methodist Mission. She later married the Rev. George Dyson.White starched lawn ribbons with drawn thread work at one end. R034.2 is darned. R034.1 has a join midway.

Part of the Collection for Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' LYONS. See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record.RAAF Officer's Mess Dress consisting of; 1. Navy coloured Jacket with Badges and Rank Insignia. 2. Black Bow Tie. 3. Pair of Navy coloured trousers. 4. Navy coloured Cumberbund. 5. White shirt with starched front similar to a "Dickey". 6. White starched waist coat/dickey. 5. On Manufacturer's label, "Made in England by AKCO for Nigel R. DAVEY, Sydney, Australia".raaf, mess dress, uniform, ian a. 'joe' lyons

Green steel foot powder container with white lid with rust on the topFormula: Salicycic Acid 3Y, starch 10Y, Talc 87Yfoot powder

Items issued in Malaya to Leonard John Young No 3793454. Refer Cat No 5611.2 for his service details..1) .2) Two pairs of green heavily starched shorts army issue both with slightly different in respect to waist adjustment..1) On waist label, "Shorts GD", Masterbilt MFG. Co NSW 1966"uniform, shorts malaya

This appears to be unused as it is starched.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the early 20th century when women's focus was the home and its decoration was important. Embroidery and crochet work was an affordable way to personalise and add aesthetic value, and examples of embroidered and crocheted pieces could be found in most Australian homesA hand embroidered cushion cover. It is cream coloured with blue edging. In the centre is an orange diamond shape with an oval in the centre. There is a vase with flowers branching out. They are yellow and pink. The cover closes with 3 press studs.handcraft embroidery cushion-cover

From a box of photographs in Nancy U'REN's papers used during research for her thesis, The Early Growth and Development of Sandridge (1976) and/or her book with Noel TURNBULL, A History of Port Melbourne (1983). Black and white photograph showing the view over Holy Trinity towards the starch factory from a rooftop near J E Earl's in Bay Street.bay street, religion - anglican (holy trinity), harpers starch factory, j e earl pty ltd, nancy u'ren nee morris

fictioncover advertising silver star starch and harper's star oatmeal.

This article of clothing is specifically an undergarment to be worn under a skirt or a dress. The petticoat is a separate garment hanging from the waist. In the late 1920s, chiffon dresses with several sheer petticoats became fashionable. With the Great Depression in the 1930s, narrow skirts returned and petticoats again were unpopular until the end of the decade when revived for some evening, prom, and wedding gowns. World War II, with its rationing and general shortage of materials, brought an end to petticoats. Petticoats were revived by Christian Dior in his full-skirted "New Look" of 1947 and tiered, ruffled, stiffened petticoats remained extremely popular during the 1950. Most of the petticoats were netlike crinoline, Worn by Marjorie Burton. It may have been worn underneath dresses with full skirts or may have been designed for a short style wedding dress. Marjorie Burton ( nee Whiteman), born 12 June, in Birmingham, England came to Orbost in 1995. In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. She came from a middle-class, working, church-going family. Her mother was a milliner who mademany of Marjorie’s clothes, hats and outfits. Marjorie was married in 1938 to a salesman who later became a mechanic in the R.A.F. This item is an example of ahome-made item of clothing and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the twentieth century.A coarse, net, white starched petticoat. It is short and has no bodice. It is home-made, machine stitched and fastens at the waist with metal hooks and eyes. It has four panelspetticoat women's-clothing burton-marjorie

This article of clothing is specifically an undergarment to be worn under a skirt or a dress. The petticoat is a separate garment hanging from the waist. In the late 1920s, chiffon dresses with several sheer petticoats became fashionable. With the Great Depression in the 1930s, narrow skirts returned and petticoats again were unpopular until the end of the decade when revived for some evening, prom, and wedding gowns. World War II, with its rationing and general shortage of materials, brought an end to petticoats. Petticoats were revived by Christian Dior in his full-skirted "New Look" of 1947 and tiered, ruffled, stiffened petticoats remained extremely popular during the 1950. Most of the petticoats were netlike crinoline, Worn by Marjorie Burton. It may have been worn underneath dresses with full skirts or may have been designed for a short style wedding dress. Marjorie Burton ( nee Whiteman), born 12 June, in Birmingham, England came to Orbost in 1995. In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. She came from a middle-class, working, church-going family. Her mother was a milliner who mademany of Marjorie’s clothes, hats and outfits. Marjorie was married in 1938 to a salesman who later became a mechanic in the R.A.F. This item is an example of a home-made item of clothing and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the twentieth century.A coarse, net, white starched petticoat. It is short and has no bodice. It is home-made, machine stitched and fastens at the waist with metal hooks and eyes. It has four panelspetticoat women's-clothing burton-marjorie

SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF MATRON ADA JOHNSON IN HER NURSES UNIFORM - STARCHED COLLAR AND CUFFS. WEARING A CAP. HER HAND ON SOFA, EMBOSSED CURTAINS DRAPED AROUND.On reverse hand written in blue biro; Mrs Ada Johnson, matron of Clunes Hospital for quite a few years and during 1st World War 1914-1918 when the town was without a doctor. Her experience and knowledge was a great asset to Clunes. Retired about 1921photographs, hospital [old], matron ada johnson

Displayed in History House. Laundered and starched by Anne Grant in 1993.White cotton and lace gown with long sleeves, lacework at waist, bib, collar, cuffs and hem, as well as embroidery edging the lacework.

Two starched white linen cuffs which are part of a nurse's uniform. Each has a small hole at either end. They would be attached with buttons which have shanksL.E.Trembathcuffs nursing nurse's uniform health

Displayed at History House. Item cleaned and starched by Anne Grant in 1993.White cotton and lace. Delicate stitch and cut-out work at hem and bottom third of gown and bodice. Capped sleeves.

St Josephs Catholic Primary School B&W class photo (grade 5?), taken in the yard outside the lunchroom (left). Harpers chimney and 'starch factory' on right. Early 1960seducation - primary schools, st josephs catholic primary school

Collar box and collar. Leather circular box with strap around body and plated buckle. Lid is attached to box. Contains 1 starched white detachable collar. Collar has markings inside.Printed inside the collar " Rexbilt" and "16½" x1¾""flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, collar, collar box, starched collar, gentleman s collar, detachable collar

Polishing iron with curved convex sole for producing glazed finish on starched linen garments - circa 1880.Polishing Metal iron with curved convex sole."5"irons, laundry irons

Maybe made during WW 2 when building materials were scarce particularly in country townsLight wooden chair made from wooden packing boxes. Stabilised with bars on the back of the chair and between the four legsUnderneath the seat can be seen impressions that were stamped on the box . The words “Starch” and “boxes” can be read

Port Melbourne cub scouts watch as a kite is flown. In the middle background is the Starch Factory and on the right the Graham Hotel.B & W photograph of Lagoon Reserve with Cubs kite flyingJune 1973built environment - industrial, business and traders - hotels, harpers starch factory, built environment - recreational facilities, lagoon reserve

Reckitt's Bag Blue - Four knob pack - Cardboard container with four knobs, each in a paper wrapped bag, and made of powdered ultramarine and baking sodaReckitt's Bag Blue / Four knob pack / Out of the blue comes the whitest wash / Prevents yellowing Keeps your clothes dazzling white Squeeze the bag in the last rinse & stir. This keeps your linen white. Robin starch for better starching.

Part of Flight lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record..1) and .2) Collarless light blue RAAF shirt with full button front and long sleeves. Buttonhole on neck for attaching a removable starched collar. Two labels attached to inside neck, one removable and one permanent..1) and .2) On removable label: '766883 2235, SIZE 15 1/2, SHIRT OFFs, Blue Grey COAT TYPE, RAAF TOTTEN Melb.' .1) and .2) On permanent label: 'C.G.C.F., 1962, A (upwards arrow) F, SIZE 15 1/2 / L4/1290, ALL SIZE L4/1296'.uniform, raaf, ian a. 'joe' lyons

This false waistcoat was part of the formal wear worn by men c 1960 . The two breast plates extend to the shoulder with wide lapels, a small pocket and 3 buttons for fastening at the front.The Breastplates are fastened at the nape of the neck by buttons on a thin strip of cotton. This false waistcoat is typical of the type of outfit that men used c 1960 for attending formal occasions in Melbourne Man's White false waistcoat for formal wear consists of two starched breast plates with wide lapels attached by 3 buttons on a thin band that passes under shirt collar . The breastplates are fastened at the front by 3 buttons ENGLISH MADE / FOR / THE WEST END SHOP / MYER / EMPORIUMclothing, formal wear, dress shirt, tuxedo, waistcoat, maynard dennis, city of moorabbin, freemasons lodge, city of moorabbin historical society, early settlers, market gardeners, bentleigh, cheltenham, moorabbin,

A set of collars, possibly worn during the 1920s-1950s period, wearer unknown. A detachable collar is a shirt collar separate from the shirt, fastened to it by studs. The collar is usually made of a different fabric from the shirt, in which case it is almost always white, and, being unattached to the shirt, can be specially starched to a hard cardboard-like consistency. The popularity of detachable collars and starched collars in general began to fade in the 1920s and 30s as men’s clothes became more comfortable.These items are examples of men's clothing from the first decades of the 20th century when men wore more formal daily attire. A set of four white men's collars of assorted sizes, made from stiffened fabric.Cremorne Collar Company, Melbournemen-collars male-apparel

The handkerchief was on display at Flagstaff Hill reception area from 2008-2105 as an example of fine needlework with a lace pattern typical of the early 1900's. During that era the house mistress would often carry two handkerchiefs, one for blowing her nose and one out on show, perhaps in an apron pocket.This handkerchief is an example of fine handmade needlework. It is also an example of women's fashion accessories in the late 19th and early 20th century.White starched silk handkerchief, square shape, very soft fabric edged with 5cm embroidered net lace. Net was embroidered as a strip then joined at corners. The design is backstitched then the lace has been joined to the fabric using blanket stitch. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, handkerchief, lace handkerchief, woman's handkerchief, women's accessory, silk handkerchief, fine handcraft, needlecraft, ladies' handkerchief, 1900s