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Leisure object - Sewing Machine - Childs
Toy metal sewing machine with wheeled turning mechanism with wooden handle. Incorporates most of the mechanism of a full size machine.Peter Pantoys, mechanical, handcrafts, equipment -
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Machine - Crimping Iron, c1870
Small metal upright machine with small grooved wood rollers. Clamps for attaching to table. Used for Pleating on dress trims and cravate.domestic items, irons -
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Domestic object - Wash Tub
Oval galvanized metal tub with handlesdomestic items, laundering -
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Functional object - Coat hanger, 1930-1940
Plain curved wooden coat hanger with metal hook. Incised and stained name on one side.Tailor and Outfitters Ince Bros|174 Swanston Street Melbourne|Made in U.S.A.trades, tailoring -
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Domestic object - Clock, 1867 - patent date
Back panel has been stuck to case. Original case would have had feet due to length of pendulum. Dial now fitted does not relate to this clock. Original dial is on back of new dial.Mantel clock in ash veneer on a spruce case. Eight metal decorative clasps around case. Roman numerals on clock face. Four round wooden legs. Clock has a suspension pendulum.horology, clocks -
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Functional object - Clothes Peg, 1900 - 1940
These pegs were made in England by gypsies, and called :'gypsie peg.', and called 'Gypsie Peg). Sold by calling at Rouse's and exchanging Gypsy Pegx:' for any old clothes and and a slice of bread and cheese.Wooden peg made from a semi-split twig - whittled on ends and bound with a small metal circular band around the top. Also known as a Gypsy Peg.domestic items, laundering -
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Leisure object - Toy Sewing Machine, 1950 - 1960
Toy Singer sewing machine - cast metal and plastic with needle and operating mechanism. Hand operated. Finished in dark beige.'Singer' on arm of machine. Both sides has a red, white and green 'S' logo near wheel. Underside stamped with 'Singer 22851'; 'the Singer Company' under the handle and Great Britain.toys, mechanical -
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Tool - Secateurs
Heavy metal secateurs with finger hooks. Brass tension insert instead of a spring. Bevelled curved blade. Hook at base of handles secures blades closed.Seymour Smith and Smith.rural industry, horticulture, domestic items, gardening -
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Tool - Brace - Carpenter's
Hand brace - 'U' shaped with split end to take a tapered end drill. Drill is secured by a bolt to tighten split end. Metal breast plate.trades, carpentry, tools -
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Audio - Radio
Used by Mrs Johns of Orient Ave Mitcham about 30 years ago.Battery operated transistor portable radio. Enclosed in a brown leather case with handle on top. Opens at back for placement of batteries. Metal front, glass dial with tuning and volume knobs.AWA RADIOLA Transistor Eight.communication, radio -
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Functional object - Fan
Owned and used by Mrs Garnett O'NeillHand held parasol fan of Flemish origin, red oil cloth, folds up in between two wooden guards & handles that have been coated to look like leather. The ends have metal tops with two round rings. with red centres holding the fan together.|Sometimes known as Dagger Fans.costume accessories, female -
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Functional object - Kerosene Heater
Black metal kerosene heater with removable brass container that holds the kerosene. The heater has a metal handle and is decorated with metal cut outs. It also has an imitation cover with red glass.Valor Made in England 525-Rdomestic items, heating -
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Book - Photo Album
Family photo album from Mr. Neve. He was a foundation member of the Historical Society.Black leather with gold trim and a metal catch.books, albums -
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Footwear - Shoes, 1930s
Used by donor's mother (1926 - 2015) who lived in Camberwell and Box Hill from the 1950's1 pair cone suede heeled shoes size 3. Right shoe has a rectangle metal cream buckle. Left shoe has buckle missing Leather sole and heel with leather and cotton lining Above buckle is a pointed feature3 sizecostume, female footwear -
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Leisure object - Knitting guage
Pobably belonged to donor's mother Abigail (b: 1902 d: 1995)A kniutting needle metal guage in a suede cover with gumnut etching on front. Needle guage is shaped like a bell with leather tie on topNo: 1-16 Knitting pin size is width of slotshandcrafts, knitting -
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Accessory - Scent Perfume Bottle, 1874
Scent Bottle owned by donor's grandmotherGlass ladies scent bottle with a horseshoe shaped design. Metal rim and round cut glass stopper.Silver Hall Markdomestic items, ornaments / decorative -
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Functional object - Addiator Calculator
Used by donor's parentsMetal case containing Addition calculator with pointer attached to frameAddiator patents in all countriesinstruments, general -
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Accessory - Toiletries Set
Travelling toiletries set - leather case containing mirror, hair brush, clothes brush, metal soap container and metal clipper. A total of six items including the casepersonal effects, travel goods -
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Leisure object - Toy Train Carriage, c1920
The carriage was made by William Graham for his grandson, John E. Graham, 386 Mitcham Road, MitchamCarriage has metal roof, wooden ends, wooden sides with six windows, one door, five metal wheels.toys, general, train -
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Accessory - Purse, c1880
Owned and used by the Gaskin familySmall leather purse - metal binding and clasppersonal effects, money containers -
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Crochet Hook
Metal crochet hook.00 + 12handcrafts, equipment -
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Print
Round print of angel in metal frameillustrations, prints -
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Functional object - Shaving Brush
Shaving brush with metal handleSterilised, Made in London Englandpersonal effects-toilet requisites, shaving -
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Functional object - Wallet
Black leather wallet with metal clasppersonal effects, money containers -
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Functional object - Razor, 1920
Metal Safety RazorAuto Strop Safety Razor Co P/L London England Pat Nov 18 1920 No 184908personal effects-toilet requisites, shaving -
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Accessory - Razor
Metal box containing safety razor, instructions, stand and card. Box lined with blue velvet.'Valet' auto strop safety razor.personal effects-toilet requisites, shaving -
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Accessory - Evening Bag, c1883
Black cotton crocheted bag attached to cream fan shaped bone frame. Broken metal handle. Orange clasp. It is estimated that this item was made in 1883.costume accessories, female -
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Functional object - Hair Crimping Tongs
Metal hair crimping tongs with five prongs.personal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing -
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Functional object - Hair Curlers
Metal hair curling tongs- Double handle with etching and 2 prongspersonal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing -
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Audio - Phonograph, c1890
Black Edison Phonograph - black base, handle (wind-up) metal cylinder, metal horn and Wooden cover.'Gem'audio-visual technology, audio appliances, musical instruments, accessories