Book of empire describes countries of the empire. Book has twelve Colour plates and nearly three hundred illustrations.The Wonder Book of Empirebooks, children's

Small plastic bag containing cream coloured substance with washing instruction.Dents, Glovewash. To be used for the washing of Dents washable gloves.domestic items, cleaning

Carousel type book with six scenes.books, children's

Item was donated from the estate of the late Mary Cruickshank per Peter SimmenauerGreen tin container for plaster of Paris bandagesPerfect Plaster of Paris bandages. Patentmedicine, pharmacy

Cream lisle gloves. Three pearl buttons and button holes at wrist.costume accessories, glove accessories

'Multipuzzle' - box containing 48 polystyrene parts and on red tray to make a series of puzzlesMultipuzzle 48 Puzzles rolled into one.toys, games

Purchased by a Society member and donated.Round wooden block with sample of material to demonstrate how to use the darner and needles. Instructions included - see Supp EnvelopeThe Ebor Darnerdomestic items, sewing

Needle case is part of a collection of sewing tools donated by Betty McPhee.Green mottled leather wallet style case containing sewing needles of various sizes. Includes 5, 4/8, 6 rug, crewel, darners, chenille.handcrafts, equipment

Needles are part of a collection of sewing tools donated by Betty McPhee.Packet of assorted Bodkins and needles used in knitting.Milwards Gold Seal Needleshandcrafts, equipment

Needles are part of a collection of sewing tools donated by Betty McPhee.Packet of double long sewing needles six 3/7.H. Milwards & Sons - Double Long 8 Needles No>3/7handcrafts, equipment

Small sampler with alphabet letter and name of embroider.Victorian Sampler 1874 Ellen Ripper age 12handcrafts, embroidery

Belonged to Donors mother.Small travelling clothes brush.Spa. Rec 311costume accessories, clothes accessories

Small round metal match box for wax matches.Bryant and Mays, London Wax Vestaspersonal effects, smoking accessories

Small bottle with metal stopper - used for perfume.White Roseglass technology, bottles, personal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics

Owned by W.H.Arrowsmith, father of Ted Arrowsmith, and purchased by W.H Arrowsmith in the late 1940s and used by him until the late 1960s. He lived in 11 Maple Street Box Hill, 35 Cambridge Street Box Hill and Minna Street Blackburn.KODAK BROWNIE 620 Camera ANASTON black folding. Folds back into narrow case with handle. Box and instruction book included.ANASTON F/6.3 mount 370 Kodak London 100mm|DAKON shutter Brownie.photography, cameras

Used by donor in family home.Portable electric singer sewing machine, rotating shuttle. There is a separate knee action control lever. Serial no. EG588844 .Black base with gold decoration. The wooden case top has 'Singer' on front. Motor K605945Singerdomestic items, sewing, textile machinery

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

On the slip enclosed in Bible i.e. in Supplementary Envelope are listed births of the children of Edward and Martha Fisher as follows:-| 2nd December 1809|Elizabeth Fisher, born 30 January 1811.|Rachel Fisher, born 21st March 1815.|John Fisher, born 20th December 1818|Ann Fisher, born 30th May 1823|Mary Fisher, born 23rd November 1825Leather bound Bible is gold embossed with brass decorated corners and brass clasps.books, religion

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

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

Cylinder containing needles . Hole in lid acts as dispenserThe Lighthouse Needle Casehandcrafts, equipment

Case containing black headed pinsSphinx Brandhandcrafts, equipment

Bookmark advertising 'The Needlewoman Magazine'commerce, advertising, books, bookmark

Metal crochet hook.00 + 12handcrafts, equipment

Metal box containing safety razor, instructions, stand and card. Box lined with blue velvet.'Valet' auto strop safety razor.personal effects-toilet requisites, shaving

White china shaving mug decorated with flowerspersonal effects-toilet requisites, shaving

Made for advertising purposes probably for draperTwo cardboard boards laced together with corset laces displaying two advertising sheets, corset lacing, corset, suspender and stayscommerce, advertising

Cardboard box containing black cutouts for use in professional photographyTrue Cut Paper Masks and Discs 1 shilling (1/-)photography, processing equipment

Post card with birthday greetings from Wilie to Nellie. White flowers on frontdocuments, cards

Bought from Ireland by George Cox's Great Grandmother and slept in by each succeeding generation including George (Donor)Black cast iron framed child's cot with higher sides at top. Cot folds up. Childs bed.furniture, domestic-nursery