The stocking were worn with corsets or a suspender belt and were fastened to the foundation garments with suspenders. 60 denier stocking were not the finest knit stocking. The stockings are seamed and have a heel and toe shaping.A coffee coloured pair of 60 denier nylon stockings Size 10. The 'Myer' price tag is on the inside of the leg and shows the department (26), the size (10) and the price (9/9). There is a band of red around the top of the ribbing.GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY / 60 DENIER / SELECTED MEDIUMS / NO 2 NYLON 10myer, hosiery, nylon stockings, clothing and dress, footwear accessories, george evans collection

Items used by most families in the area in the 1940s to 1980s to protect the heels of their shoes.Cardboard covering displaying tacks and protective plates for 12 pairs. Size OO to be used on mens/ladies/children's shoes to protect the heels.costume accessories, footwear accessories

Shoes worn by donor's Aunt.Red court shoes with black Vinyl heels. There is a pad attached to each shoe under the toe area.AMALFI by Paragon for Peter Sheppard. Made in Italy.costume, female footwear

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

Tortoiseshell shoe horncostume accessories, footwear accessories

Brown leather riding leggings/gaiters with two straps and buckles.costume accessories, footwear accessories

Envelope containing velvet heel grip'The Superb' Velvet Heel Gripcostume accessories, footwear accessories

Used to catch buttons and pull them through eyelets on button up boots and shoes.Button hook set - black oblong box lined with dark blue satin and velvet containing four button hooks of various sizes. Hooks are silver plated with ornate handles.costume accessories, footwear accessories

Small silver coated button hook used to catch buttons and pull them through eyelets of boots and shoes.costume accessories, footwear accessories

Used as advertising material by Nugget Boot Polish Co.Silver coated button hook'Use Nugget Polish'costume accessories, footwear accessories

Black satin shoes with seed pearl decoration across the instep and buttoned on sides. High Heels.Made in Australia for Hicks Atkinson and Sons Pty Ltd, Collins Street Melbourne.costume, female footwear

For the wedding of Dorothy Williams in 1958'Schiaparelli' stockings in red box with pink tissue paper around inside the box. Style 'Magnifique', Colour 'Blossom'. Size 10 1/2Schiaparelli 'Magnifique', 'Blossom'. 10 1/2costume accessories, footwear accessories

Dorothy Williams Receipt No 316Used by Dorothy William's family 1950'sMetal Boot Button Hook.Hook on one end for buttons, bent over loop on other end to form handle.T Campbell 250 Clarendon St South Melbournecostume accessories, footwear accessories

Collection of Dorothy WilliamsSilver plated shoe horn, pear shaped handleMade in England, Steel, Hallmark: S & Co, flower, lion, h, 2 other Hallmarks worn - indecipherabledomestic items, appliances, costume accessories, footwear accessories

From Box Hill Historical Society 02/03/09Green black and beige striped elastic. Stitched onto a green tab which holds the buckle to close around the leg, and also holds the clip to hold sock up on leg. Buckle and clip are metal.costume, male footwear

Donated by Donor and worn by her when working for Whitehorse Council as a councillorBrown leather low heel court shoe with bow decoration on the front and a rubber sole. Shoes in original boxNaturalizercostume, female footwear

Item passed to W.H.S. from Box Hill Historical SocietyA pair of nylon stockings in the original box from the 1950s with cardboard wrap.Expensive de luxe 15 denier 60 gauge nylons by Sutexcostume, female footwear

Used by donor's father approx. 80 years ago i.e.c1972Wooden foot form - used for stretching boots or shoes. Punched with holes to accept pressure point plugs. The form is hinged at the instep to enable forms to be pushed into the shoe.The Horbrocostume accessories, footwear accessories

Exported to Australia. Fit male shoe size 8 approximately.Wood shoe shaped but with copper spring to collapse the heel to reduce storage space.Spring has copper handle with 'Cyclops Patent'. On toe area an oval gold and black stamp with manufacturing name and location. Centre picture St. George and Dragon?costume accessories, footwear accessories

Uppers for mans slippers in black velvet with hand embroidered daisy pattern in flossette thread.costume, male footwear

Cellophane packet containing two nylon stockings.Shadow 10 1/2-11 NonRun Stretch St Charles Guaranteed First Quality Fine Hosiery Lindsay's Seal of Approval`.costume, female footwear

One brown woollen stocking with two white bands at top.costume, female footwear

Pair of black lisle stockings with sticker joining the two together. (unused)The Faithful Sheer That gives Miles of Wear Fine Mercerised Lisle Nylon Reinforced Heel and Toe.costume, female footwear

Pair of dark brown silk stockings with ribbed effect.costume, female footwear

Pair cream silk stockings.costume, female footwear

Used for buttoning boots.Button hook for buttons on shoes. Has grey wooden handles.costume accessories, footwear accessories

Button hook for boots with amber and green pearlised handle.costume accessories, footwear accessories

Made by Mrs. Myrtl Bennett, aunt of donor, for her husband, Philip.Pair of long brown hand knitted socks.costume, male footwear

Pair of gilt painted shoe stretcher - probably ladies . Shaped wood toe pieces and spherical heel wedges. Thin metal stretcher also painted - black one side guilt the other. Circular paper label - handwritten.On label - D201costume accessories, footwear accessories

Pair wooden shoe trees, probably used in boots, foot and leg shapes divide. L & R marked on top of the upright piece.costume accessories, footwear accessories