Dress length measure used for dressmaking Wooden ruler standing vertically on metal stand; metal adjuster fastened with a butterfly clipEasyhemdomestic items, sewing

Block (Matrix Press) was used in hot press printingMetal block with City of Nunawading Coat of Arms at centreLabore et Artetrades, printing

Oblong wooden block to which metal plate nailed. Metal plate bearing Coat of Arms of the three services: Army, Navy and Air Force.trades, printing

Square wooden block on which round metal plate nailed; metal plate bearing Nunawading Coat of ArmsCity of Nunawading 1945trades, printing

Small wooden printing block with metal Coat of Arms nailed to topArte et Labre (By Skill and Labour)trades, printing

A pair of earphones from the Army, World War 2Two black bakelite earphones connected to metal hinges and two cloth band head rests. Brown material wire at receiver fitting end; there is no connection fitting.Type TH 37A|OTE-49028 (on metal)|Telephonics Corporation New York NY OTE 490 800HZcommunication, radio, arms, ordnance

An early invisible zip fastener from the collection of Bette JonesGreen cotton tape fastened by metal clips (5) joined to a larger clip attached to a pulling device. Metal clips are pulled up and down by white cords joining them to top clip down both sidesPat 2005116domestic items, sewing

Metal clasp for belt; silver coloured with gold coloured blue bird decoration. Attached to cardboard display packaging(On display cardboard) The 'Duchess' ladies belt clasp|The best clasp made. No prongs or hooks requiredcostume accessories, female

A pair of embroidery scissors in the shape of a stork; bill being the cutting blades, feet sitting on handles. Blades are metal (silver), rest in gold metaldomestic items, sewing

A pair of scissors for embroidery in silver coloured metal.Sheffield 81, Englanddomestic items, sewing

Purse belonged to Myrtle Grant, grandmother of the donorSmall silver metal purse with silver chain handle. Body of purse mesh with six metal beads at base. Chain handle attached to ring with which to hang onto belt or sash. - Marked as 'Silver Ch 2875 X46'L.W. Xmas 1914costume accessories, female

Donated by Christine Pitt, Whitehorse Historical Society member. Umbrella is from the 1920's, belonged to her mother, Fay Pitt of Box Hill, and her grandmother, Myrtle Grant of Richmond and Brighton.Red cotton umbrella with plastic handle and paint in a marble pattern. Ten black metal spokes are tipped with red, clear plastic. Wooden shaft. Material fastened with red elastic and metal button and eye clasp. Red material covers the join of spokes to shaft. Brown cotton cord fastened around shaft for hand-hold. From the 1920's'British Make' on one spoke.costume accessories, female

Rug hook, part of Margaret Scarlett's collection of sewing implementsMetal shaft with hook and latchet attached to wooden handleMade in England|Neilhandcrafts, woolwork

From the collection of Betty McPheeBrown bakelite self-filling fountain pen with lid It has a metal and bakelite nib. At the end of the barrel is a knurl screw fitting to enable self-filling. It has a pale brown trim one centimetre from the edge of the lid. Very fine engraved inscription on barrelOnoto Patent self filling pen De La Rue Londondomestic items, writing equipment

Camera donated by Society member, Barbara Rogalski. Was used by Joan Roczniok during early 1920's to make photographic records of family membersKodak No. 1A Pocket Kodak black folding bellows camera. Aperture openings - T, B, 1/25 and 1/50 seconds. When opened, shutter extends out revealing 'Shutter made in Rochester NY, Eastman Kodak Co' and 'Made in Canada by Canadian Kodak Co.' engraved on metal plates.Use Kodak film|No. A116photography, cameras

From the collection of Betty McPheeBlack bakelite pen of two parts, barrel and lid. Barrel has gold nib attached and clear ink gauge. Lid has metal clip and two metal bandsdomestic items, writing equipment

Engineers T tap wrench of metal, with 1/4 inch thread tap. Incised on tap, '1/4 20 WHIT Made in England', and on wrench, a triangular design containing the letters GTD, and below, KOn tap, '1/4 20 WHIT Made in England|On wrench, 'GTD' AND 'K'trades, mechanics, tools

Curry comb made of mild steel and wood. The metal part has two functions. It has six rows of small teeth for cleaning or Body/Dandy Brush (other Grooming Brushes) and the other side has wider teeth for use as a mane/tail comb. The wooden handle has been enamelled black, the metal ring to hang it up has been enamelled white.rural industry, livestock

Medal was issued during World War 2 to recognise mothers and wives of enlisted personnelMedal of silver metal and bar with one star attached; crown, laurel leaf design around edgeFor the women of Australia 1835-88numismatics, medals - commemorative

A pair of metal compass divider with a knurled nut on threadtrades, mechanics, tools

Items donated by Mary Eussell, daughter of Elizabeth. When Elizabeth died Mary Russell came to Australia in 1934, bringing her family and household goods with her from England.Vases, cloisonneornaments, metal

From collection of Betty McPheeA metal band to join stubs of pencils together. Has two pencils attached.domestic items, writing equipment

From the collection of McPhee BettyA small metal case, cylindrical, containing pencil leads, with metal cap and inscription markings on sideOne Conway 3 inch refillsdomestic items, writing equipment

From the collection of Betty McPheeA pink plastic and metal dance card pencil, metal hook for card (no card) and plastic decorated pencil end decorated with pink rosesnonedomestic items, writing equipment

Coat was issued by The Gas & Fuel Company to Phil Bennett who was employed by them during 1960's. Phil Bennett was an uncle of Society Member, Bob Gardiner.Man's full length, (OS) raincoat with metal press stud closings and two flap pocketsDIC. Driclad Industrial Clothingcostume, male working

Plaque was presented by the Australian Children's Choir, New Zealand Tour April 2001 to the Nunawading Arts Council and Mr Hodges, president per invitation to a return concertGold metal square set on solid wood frame. Black writing. Invitation to presentation concert to Mr and Mrs Hodges.Plaque of Appreciation presented by The Australian Children's Choircivic mementoes, plaques

A square of plastic 'lace' decorated with yellow ric-rac with a metal ring on three corners and a self fabric loop on the fourth. Made to carry food.domestic items, food storage & preservation

A metal hanging scales with ring on one end and hook for weighing with spring scale measured down frontPocket balance (MP) productdomestic items, weighing

Used by W.R. Cruickshank from 1920 -1970 in Albury, while at Nicholson & Smith, Watchmakers and JewellersSix small needle nose pliers. Precision tools as used in watchmaking. Steel pliers held in brass sleeve, bakelite handle. Stored in leather case with purple cloth lining and metal clasphorology, tools

Tools used by W.R. Cruickshank from 1920-1970's in Albury when he worked for Nicholson & Smith, Watchmakers and Jewellers.A multi-tool to cut and draw wire. Metal round nose tool with 5 sized wire holes. Handles are held with metal clamphorology, tools