Donated to WHS as a box of items from Barbara RogalskiCream silk Matron's Boudoir Cap, top and edge embroidered in pink and blue silk thread. Side and front edged with 4cm Bedfordshire Lace.costume, female headwear, female underwear

Coat purchased by Edward Goode from Henry Bucks in 1945 and worn until 1955Man's navy blue Burberry overcoat, single fly fronted, two flap pockets, check lining, composition terylene/cotton with rayon liningBurberry'scostume, male

Pair lemon kid gloves, elbow length. 1 lemon pearl button. 'Made expressly for 'Powells'/60 Old Bond London W./Made in France/9000 3'costume accessories, female

Donated by Ann BarryCream polyester five pearl button fastening down front. Thirty six vertical pin tucks across shoulders, long sleeve, pearl button at cuff.Fletcher Jones. Australia's Finest Clothingcostume, female

From Estate of Jenny LangSewing sampler. Beige background with blue and red embroidery with different stitches.handcrafts, embroidery

From the estate of Jenny LangEvening bag of -hand beaded oval shape attached to tortoise shell frame. Beads are royal blue, gold, blue and brown seed beads forming pattern front and back of peacock tail. Base has five bead tassells in brown and royal blue. A beaded handle is attached to the frame.costume accessories, female

From the estate of Jenny LangEvening purse oblong shape. Fold over front covered in seed pearls, bugle bead design, lined in cream polished cotton with pocket for mirror.costume accessories, female

From the estate of Jenny Lang, 11 Pearcedale Grove, NunawadingCream satin beaded evening purse. Metal frame along top with metal clasp. Purse lined with pale gold coloured silk with a small pocket on one side. Metal chain handle on top. Bag is beaded both front and back with gold seed beads.costume accessories, female

From the estate of Jenny LangBlack velvet oblong evening clutch bag. Gold and silver thread, red and blue seed beads worked into design of embroidered pattern on front. Gold cord handle and small amount of embroidery on back. Lined in black satin with two pockets for mittens or comb. Front closing with press stud.costume accessories, female

Issued to net ball team during 1987 by St Phillips Catholic Primary School, Junction Road, NunawadingMid blue princess line sports dress. Half belt from side front, vee neck. Breast pocket embroidered with basket ball and the name St Phillips in gold colour with matching sports knickers.St Phillipsrecreations, sports

White cotton pantaloons with opening down sides and lace insertion and frill with lace on edge at bottom of legs. Fastening with two buttons.costume, female underwear

From the estate of Jenny Lang; 11 Pearcedale Grove, NunawadingA scoop neck sleeveless combinations with short legs. The white lawn is finished with torchon lace at armhole and at neck and legs, and with insertions. Front full length opening has 3 buttons and 2 flat darts either side of opening. Back opening 'pants' are buttoned with two buttons at either side. This opening also handstitched at side. Remains of threaded silk ribbon around neck and legs.costume, female underwear

Bought to wear to donor's son's wedding and then didn't use the garment for the occasion. Wore it only two or three times since.1982 Three piece Jade ensemble in acetate and polyamide fabric. Summer weight French Spangaro label. Top has scalloped edging on neck and cap sleeves. Long sleeved jacket has clear buttons.costume, female

From the estate of Jenny Lang, 11 Pearcedale Grove, NunawadingHandmade from manufactured, embroidered braid. Braid is Jacobean style in browns, cream, orange shades. Braid manufactured in India. Cotton stitching design on beige cotton base. Glass and pearl beads on flower centres. Metal frame and chain handle, lined in cream satin.costume accessories, female

From the estate of Jenny Lang, 11 Peacedale Grove, NunawadingBlack velvet bracelet with gold clasp. Beaded pattern with white, blue, green and gold beads. Pattern of leaves and flowers. Green silk backingcostume accessories, jewellery

It is representative of souvenir ware produced for mass consumption at a time of community celebration - the 1888 Centenary of British Settlement in Australia. The use of the Coat of Arms with a kangaroo and emu shows that this form of the crest we know today was used for many years before Australia became a FederationGlass plate which reads 'Australia's Centenary' around the lip, with 1788 and 1888 within shields on either side. Coat of Arms flanked by an emu and kangaroo and further decoration in centre with the motto 'Advance Australia'civic mementoes, souvenirs, glass technology, glassware

See 359Green glazed earthenware tile with pale green designceramics, earthenware

Light Grey blouse with lace inset and pin tucks. Seven pearl buttons, long sleeves, cuffed and 1 pearl button. Ruffle around neckcostume, female

not knownBrown leather boots with front zip. Lined with sheepskin. Tag sewn on inside of left boot.costume, female footwear

Belonged to donorTransfers were a normal part of a woman's sewing equipment from approx 1920's to 1960's for embroidering household and glory box requirements.Booklet containing ten designs of a set theme. Booklets are numbered as per each theme. Book 15 - Nursery Designs Book 11 - Initials, Book 13 - Baby Book, Book 10 - Sprays, Book 7 - Dolly Varden, Book 8 - Scotty DogsTip Top Transfershandcrafts, embroidery

not knownA common sight in shop and house windowsBrown card with gold lettering - 'Room To Let' - border in goldRoom To Let, W.H. Banks 120 Brunswick Street, Fitzroysigns, to let

The Gunning family owned 20 acres of orchard and farm land in High Street Lower Templestowe and kept one of these kits in each vehicle and tractor. They didn't experience a snake problem until the late 1950's when land sub division around their property forced snakes into the area. The family lost one dog to snake bite in the early 1960's.Consists of a Wallet, tourniquet and lancet . 1.Wallet - small red plastic wallet with one press stud to close. Printed in gold on front: 'Sanax Snakebite Kit Sanax Pty Ltd Melbourne Australia 2.Tourniquet - rubber tourniquet looped through a metal clip used to tighten tourniquet. ' Sanax ' embossed on flat of metal clip. 3.Lancet - a three chambered cylindrical container made of red plastic. One end removes to reveal a lancet/ blade, the other end acts as a handle for the blade. Container holds instructions on a small roll of paper. The centre of the container can be be unscrewed to access crystals of permanganate of potash to put on the woundmedicine, first aid

Worn by Joan Stewart in 1930'sBlack leather and suede court style shoes. Open cut, suede trim with bow on front, cuban heelcostume, female footwear

Paper backed nylon stockings in cellophane packetSutex Chiffon Mist Nylon Non Run Stretch 10.5costume accessories, female

See NA359Nine Hexagon shaped tiles, possibly used in border.ceramics, earthenware

Glass pen was bought in 1970's by donor to replace the glass pen used by her mother during 1930'sClear glass stem to glass bulb, with spiral shape pointed nib; in black case with cream suede liningDip in ink to bulb leveldomestic items, writing equipment

Worn by Joan Stewart in 1930'sBlack rubber overshoe. Closes with two fasteners on the outside of the footMade by Dunlop ENGLANDcostume, female footwear

This was a gift to Mrs Irene Standfield during the 1950's and has had little useCigarette case, lighter and lipstick holder in original box. All pieces are in blue green enamel with gold coloured trim. Box is artificial brown leather and lined in cream satinRONSON By Appointment to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh Suppliers of Electrical Shavers. Ronson Products Ltdpersonal effects, smoking accessories

Badge commemorating 150 years of Rail in VictoriaGold pin badge with 150 on top of train and Victoria underneathnumismatics, badges

Used by Valda ArrowsmithGreen plastic eight fluid ounce measuring cup.domestic items, cooking