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Document - Book, Before Xmas 1950
Book given to Barrie Cerdo-Pavia. husband of Elizabeth for Xmas in 1950 by his brother GrahamA large rectangular book. 'A day in Fairy Land'. Story and picture book. Dark blue spine with front cover with picture of fairies and pixies. Back cover is cream with pixies in centre. There are twenty pages in the book. Inside front cover is inscription 'to dear Barrie with best wishes for a very happy Christmas from Graham. Xmas 1950books, children's -
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Book - Compendium of Rules
Index on inside rear cover show location of 34 board games in the book.Compendium of Games Rules of Indoor Board Games. Front and back cover made of lightweight cardboard. Dark cream colour.|Inside pages - lightweight paper. Light cream colour.|Black printing.|Illustration of checkerboard and cup used to throw dice.books, reference -
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Decorative object - Brooch
Grey metal brooch with horseshoe pattern.costume accessories, jewellery -
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Clothing - Apron
Embroidered black apron, front is shiny satin, reverse matt satin. Machine scalloped edging. Machine embroidered leaves and flowers in autumnal colours. Apron tied with satin ribbon.costume, female working -
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Domestic object - Tea cosy unfinished
Two cream coloured machine made lace triangular tea cosy pieces. Patterns of leaves with a scalloped edge on two sidesmanchester, trimmings -
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Badge - Badges
Badges of Office. 2 President. 1 Secretary. Showing insignia of Mitcham Auxiliary.Given to Office Bearers of organization in recognition of their position.3 badges from Maroondah Hospital. 2 for President. 1 for Secretary. Each with black printing on gold bar. Insignia shows Coat of Arms of Maroondah Hospital and Motto 'Together For Humanity'. See also ND7459 Four minute books 1967 - 2017.1x President. 1x President- Mitcham Auxiliary. 1x Secretary - Mitcham Auxilliary.numismatics, badges -
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Instrument - Mathematical Instruments
13 mathematical instruments in a fitted velvet lined case. An outer black pouch to hold case.Crown Mathematical Instruments. British Made. AO Thornton Ltd Manchester England.instruments, measuring -
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Banner
Banner, pull up/ stand alone. Community giving for great health and well beingPrintable banner detailing associated organisations for use at functions etc, at Maroondah HospitalMaroondah Hospital Auxiliary Banner, stand alone portable aluminium edging top and bottom. banner reads 'Maroondah Mitcham Auxiliary'flags, commercial -
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Decorative object - Egg Cup, 1917
Dedicated to the Patriotic Fowl.|Inside the cup.China Egg Cup. White china decorated with green laurel leaves with Royal Insignia.Made by the girls of Staffordshire during the winter of 1917 while the boys were fighting in the trenches for liberty and civilization.domestic items, crockery -
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Headwear - Hat, 1940's WW2
Beret knitted during WW2 from darning wool. Darning wool was the only wool not rationed during the 1940's in Britain. Wool was sold only cut into lengths so was often used for fair-isle knitting.Knitted Fairisle beret. Knitted during WW2. Made with assorted colours of darning wool.costume, female headwear -
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Clothing - Knitted Vest, Maroon Knitted Vest, WWII
Vest knitted during WWII from darning wool which was the only wool not rationed in Britain during the war years.Maroon Fair-Isle vest with Nordic style patterns in white. Made with darning wool. Maroon metal zip on right hand shoulder.costume accessories, female -
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Container - Cigarette Case, 1940's
Metal cigarette case. Map on front shows the U.S. Occupied Zone of Germany in the post war years.|Perhaps issued or sold to the U.S. Forces. There is a clip inside to hold cigarettes.U.S. Zone of Germanypersonal effects, smoking accessories -
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Container - Cigarette Tin
Cigarette tin from the NetherlandsMetal cigarette tin. Drawing of a man in stocks smoking a pipe with a man looking on. Drawing of a hunting horn on right hand side.Anno 1750.J & A.C/V. Rossem. Rotterdam.personal effects, smoking accessories -
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Clothing - Stole, c1914
Black net woven with silver metallic ribbon with a geometric pattern.costume, female -
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Accessory - Tie Pin
Metal tie pincostume accessories, male -
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Clothing - Stocking, 1940's
One of the earlier nylon stocking from the WW2 era. Many believed they would melt off the legs if you stood too close to the fire.One of the earlier nylon stockingscostume, female footwear -
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Document - Bank Slips, 20th Century
Document used prior to computerisation. Customer completed the form, then presented it to the bank teller, who then passed over money to customer. Form allowed customers to withdraw money from passbook account, statement account or home loan/MISA a/c.Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Pink on white background. Red logo and writingcommerce, banking -
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Functional object - Water Bag
Hessian water bag used for transporting water when travelling. Was placed on front of car/truck and kept cool. was also used as a general water supply.|Belonged to Jim Graham (father in law to Margaret Graham) Used on a Vauxhall car, 1940s & 1950s.Canvas water bag with ceramic and cork stopper. Two loops for attaching to vehicle on front is 12' Oasis. Other writing unclear to read.transport, motor vehicles, containers, domestic -
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Clothing - Child's Dress, Childs Dress
Early childs dressChild's long white dress with lace top, has short cotton sleeves with lace edging. Two ties in front to tie at the back. There are pintucks in the front. Three white buttons on the back, one missing. Neckline has lace edging.costume, children's, handcrafts, dressmaking -
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Audio - Set of 7 Records, (7.1) 17/2/1943
Records sent to Mrs E.Till from Alwyn Till during World War 2Record 1. Red Cross recording to Mrs E. Till in paper log. Record 2. Broadcasting recording supplies record. Record 3. As above in grey envelop. Record 4. Royce recording disc in envelope. Record 5. Broadcasting recording supplies 33 1/3 record Record 6. Record in postal envelope addressed to Mrs E. Till Record 7. 78RP record Birthday Greetings from Alwyncommunication, electronic -
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Functional object - Gramophone
Brown stained wood with lift-up to for access to gramophone turntable, arm & fittings of metal green baize on turntable. Underneath is fold out compartment. Lattice work in Cathedral style with new material backing. Bottom of cabinet has 2 cupboard doors opening to 3 shelves Small metal handles on doors Legs have casters. Label inside lid Rexonola and in front of turntable Rexonola pat 29/3/12 4455Rexonola pat 29/3/12 4455audio-visual technology, audio - visual appliances -
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Clothing - Wedding Gown Skirt, 1903
Skirt of wedding dress worn by Jesse de Frayne Talbese at her marriage to Herbert Bishop on 14th April 1903 at Box Hill. Jesse was born August 1876 in East Melbourne and died 23/04/1955 in Box Hill.Full length cream silk skirt. Panel of tucks down each side of front with lace and tucks around bottom third of skirt. Waistband has a hook & eye.costume, female ceremonial -
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Banner
Silk banner of Wesley Church with picture of John Wesley in centre. Print of City Road Chapel. London lower right side, Wesleyan Institution pictured on the lower left side. John Wesley is surrounded by two ships and portraits of other supporters.religion, christian -
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Functional object - Advertising Glove Inserts
Four cardboard glove -shaped inserts with 'four fingers'. Two outer cardboard shapes have advertising slogan (matching). Banner emblem with word ' DENTS' World emblem on upright hand - words either side 'Hand in glove with the world 'You will enjoy wearing these gloves by DENTS the world's leading glove makers for 200 years Easy care with longer wear'See abovecommerce, advertising, costume accessories, glove accessories -
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Accessory - Necklace
Blue/Green stones linked by Chain necklace in two pieces.costume accessories, jewellery -
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Leisure object - Singer Sewing Machine - Miniature working model, C1928
The Singer sewing machine was purchased [in New Plymouth, NZ] by the donor, Yvonne's, parents as a birthday/Christmas present when she was about six or maybe a little older – therefore about 1935. Much, much later, in the 1960s, it was given to her daughter, Susan, who like Yvonne seldom used it because if the seam was not correctly tied off the whole seam unravelled.Singer sewing machine and original box. Intended as girls sewing machine to teach them to make dolls clothes. Metal with Singer logo and clamp to secure to table top, with appropriate needles.Singerdomestic items, sewing -
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Flag - Flag: Union Jack
Flag belonged to W. Hawkins who founded the Carry On Club. A group of returned servicemen and businessmen of Melbourne . The Club was to assist and help World War I veterans who were experiencing hard times after the economic collapse of 1929Union Flag (Union Jack) with plaited wool loop and small length of cord (78cm) on the hoist edge of the flag. Red cross on White Cross on Blue background.Inscription :Greenwood-Smith. Stamped Made in England All Woolflags, national -
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Flag - Flag -Australian Red Ensign
Belonged to W. Hawkins who founded the Carry on Club in 1932 - a group of returned servicemen and businessmen of Melbourne. The Club was to help many WW1 veterans who were experiencing hard times after the economic collapse of 1929.Australian Red Ensign. Red cross on white cross on blue background on hoist side of flag, upper left corner. Main background colour - red.|Seven pointed white star on hoist side , lower left - Commonwealth star. Four smaller white stars - 7 points. One small star - 5 points.Stamped: Commwth - 2yd- Made in England. All woolflags, national -
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Flag - Flag Red Ensign -small
Belonged to Mr. W Hawkins who founded the Carry On Club in 1932. A group of returned servicemen nd business men of Melbourne . The aim of the club was to assist many World War I veterans who were experiencing hard times after the economic collapse of 1929Australian Red Ensign. Upper left on Hoist side Red Cross over-sewn over-sewn on White cross over-sewn on Navy blue background. Commonwealth(Federal) star lower Left on hoist side white 7 points Southern cross four stars white 7 points, one white star small 5 points. Red square patch : lower left on hoist side Cord Loop top left on hoist side. Cord bottom left on hoist sideThomas Evans Pty Ltd 415 Bourke Street Melbourneflags, national -
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Flag - Union Flag Of United Kingdom (Union Jack) Small
Belonged to Mr W Hawkins who founded the Carry On Club in 1932. A group of businessmen and returned servicemen of Melbourne. The club was formed to help World War Veterans who were experiencing hard times after the economic collapse of 1929Union Flag. Red cross over-sewn on White Cross over-sewn on Blue Background Cord Loop on upper Hoist side Cord length on lower hoist side (25.5 cms)Thos Evans Pty Ltd 415 Bourke St Melbourneflags, national