From the estate of Jenny Lang, 11 Pearcedale Grove, NunawadingArt deco decorated with red and pink flowers with green leaves and blue motif in centre. NB this is one half of bucklecostume 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 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 LangGood example of 1920's style evening coat for an older woman.1920s Black silk evening coat. Three quarter length with long sleeves and turn back cuffs. Wide high standing collar with tucks. Coat is lined to waist with black silk. Tie attached to each inside side seam to fasten coat around waist. Self tie on outside, attached on each side seam with a rectangle of tucks.costume, female

From the estate of Jenny LangCream hand made silk petticoat. Silk shoulder straps with hand embroidery on panel across front, back and under arms. Drawn thread around underarm and down bodice as waist. letter 'M' embroidered on left of bodice. Skirt is gathered on both sides of waist. A Maltese lace panel stitched as hem.costume, female underwear

Handbag owned and used by Myrtle Grant, grandmother of donorSmall handbag with tooled coloured front: red, tan on dark brown background.costume accessories, female

Worn by mother or grandmother of Christine Pitt, donorRectangular scarf with navy blue background and printed lace design in two blues and white.costume accessories, female

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

Slim soft covered (approx A5 Size) central stitched book of embroidery stitches and techniques. Title page: 'The BMC Embroidery Book - Instructive to biginner and professional alike'. 103 ages with diagrams and some photo illustrations. Cover bound in brown paper.|The brown paper glued to cover hides the cover design. This can be seen in part if viewed against a strong light.In black ink top of title page; 'Chrissie Cock' .Stamped in purple in lower right; 'Mrs Harrison - Agent - Castlemaine'books, technical

A device made up of a large loop of black elastic with seven steel strips. Designed to sit across the head pushing hair into series of waves held in place by loops of elastic under ears.costume accessories, hair accessories, personal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing

Bisque Doll dressed in cream silk smocked dress with crocheted lace border on collar.and hem. White lawn petticoat pin tucked on hem. Wooden legs on cords attached to body. Brown hair with pink ribbon.toys, dolls

Peach coloured card of six 'Ascot Hair Wavers' an extra large version of a Kirby clip. Dark painted steel. Various slogans printed across the card. Printed graphic at top of card.The Ascot Hair Wavers produce most beautiful effects.costume accessories, hair accessories, personal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing

15 page, stapled magazine, 'No 377, Vol 32-Weldo's Practical Needlework: Weldon's Broderie Anglaise'. Extensively illustrated with photographs and drawings. There is a 10 inch ruler marked down the front spine and advertisement for 'Arderns Star Sylko' on the back cover. Contents include; instructions for ladder work; applique file; net; richelieu and block and shadow workSmall pencil graffiti/diagram in right margin of front cover.handcrafts, embroidery, needlework

Also known as 'Platform Rocker', 'Spring Rocker', and 'Dexter Rocker'. Unlike traditional rockers it does not tend to creep along the floor when used. Carved wooden rocking chair, originally covered with a red velvet on the back and brown leather criss-crossing on seat. It has now been re-upholstered in Old Gold, cotton damask brocade.furniture, domestic

From the Till collectionBrown leather case round stitched leather handles. Metal locksA. Till Mitchampersonal effects, travel goods

Photo donated by Margaret Clarke, daughter of Stanley D.Livermore who enlisted in 1915. Roll of Honor used to hang in Mechanics Institute Hall which was on the site now occupied by the Scout Hall, Canterbury Road, Vermont.|Ron Clarke took it home when old hall was pulled down. It was just about falling to pieces but Ron wired it up and photographed it. Has not been located sinceBlack and white photo of Roll of Honor for Vermont Volunteers 1918 War.|PLEASE NOTE - The names on the board are divided into years as follows :-| 1914 -|Bowan to Holbery 1915 - Riley to|Livermore 1916 - Anderson to|White 1917 - Caplin to Mauwar memorial vermont, clarke, margaret, vermont mechanics institute, world war 1914-1918, bowan, w.j, cookesley, w., holberry, r., holbery, riley, j., anderson, a., bromley, ron., bruford, h.r., carter, f.a., w.h., christie, dawe, p.a., embling, s., fankhauser, c.a.a., geal, albert, husband, c.t.m., hall, charles samuel, jay, w.a., j.w., livermore, c.r., s.d., d.c., f.m., beard, boyle, r.g., chafer, j.h.e., collins, a.m., cooke, g., gee, graham, macwhiney, r.c., g.a., harris, p., hughes, kent, l., lloyd, d., mckinley, mcleod, n.l., mock, t., morgan, plumridge, h.e., pye, william r., scammell, c.h., uren, leonard., wallace, c.h.a., white, f.i., caplin, a.a., course, e., dibben, h., matheson, c.e., mau, l.j.

Copy of photo of Charles Schwerkolt, son of Carl Benno & Wilhelmina (Minny). Minny was twin daughter of [Maria Catherina}Wilhelmine, [Johann} August's 2nd wife.schwerkolt, charles clarence victor, carl benno, wilhelmina (minny), maria catherina wilhelmine, whalen, rosalie

Charlie Toogood, Harry Pearce, Fred Harris (Sidecar) Ted Crowther, Spencer Pearce, Fred Zerbe on Motorbike with Sidecar. Supplementary File:- Letter of explanation from Ron Pearce.toogood, charles rupert, pearce, harry, spencer, harris, fred, crowther, ted, zerbe, ronald harry

Shirt came from donor's grandmother, and it belonged to donor's great uncle, estimate probably about 1920s as donor probably born mid 1940'.Boy's white voile dress shirt with turn down collar, placket opening at front to pleat. Long sleeves with cuffs. Metal stud at neck buttonhole. Slit at side seam and back longer than front. Back gathered to yoke.Nonecostume accessories, children's

Map of Mitcham., Tunstall and Blackburn. Overprinted 'Drake & Co.' 1 copy 1927?, 1 copy 193-?Map of Mitcham, Tunstall and Blackburn.mitcham, tunstall, nunawading, blackburn, maps, drake & co., forest hill, vermont

Vertical FilePhotocopy of Easement Register from the Titles Office.land titles, walker, e. e., small, grace newsham, langford, william allan, caplin. ethel grace, bloom, f. a.

Death notice of William 'Bill' Gray.gray, bill

Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of Blackburn Road looking North from railway gates in Blackburnblackburn road blackburn, blackburn railway station

Black and white photo of Nunawading Shire Electric Supply Van and Workmen.shire of nunawading. electric supply