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Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Domestic object - Hot Water Bottle
... Domestic object... Street Port Fairy great-ocean-road Hot Water Bottle Domestic ...Not recorded but used as a bed warmerGlazed stoneware cylinder, knob handle and screw topHoffmanlocal history, ceramics, stoneware -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Domestic object - Soup bowl
... Domestic object... Street Port Fairy great-ocean-road Soup bowl Domestic object Bowl ...Part of the crockery used on the "S.S.Casino" one of the Belfast and Koroit Steam Navigation Company ships used on the Melbourne-Port Fairy -Portland run. Sank in 1937 in Apollo Bay.Bowl: large white soup bowl with the inscription of the Belfast & Koroit Steam navigation Company"Belfast & Koroit S N Co Ltdlocal history, domestic items, crockery, belfast and koroit steam navigation company, s.s.casino -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Domestic object - Peg, 1900s
... Domestic object... Street Port Fairy great-ocean-road Peg Domestic object two (2 ...Bought to enhance the collection of domestic items No providencetwo (2) Wooden "Gypsy" pegs. Dowel split and fixed with a band of tin shaped at lower edgeslocal history, domestic items, laundering -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Domestic object - Server, Cake
... Domestic object... Street Port Fairy great-ocean-road Server, Cake Domestic object ...Used at the Stag Inn now Seacombe HouseBone handled silver cake slice with filigreed bladeStag Hotel (silver stamps)local history, domestic items, cutlery -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Domestic object - Cruet
... Domestic object... Street Port Fairy great-ocean-road Cruet Domestic object cut ...items from Mr McGregor's the boot maker Port Fairycut glass cruet set, 5 pieces, 1 lid and glass traylocal history, domestic items, food & drink consumption, mcgregor -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Domestic object - Pat,Butter(2)
... Domestic object... Street Port Fairy great-ocean-road Pat,Butter(2) Domestic object ...One Pair of wooden butter pats with grooved bladeslocal history, domestic items, food preparation -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Domestic object - Razor, 1927
... Domestic object... Street Port Fairy great-ocean-road Razor Domestic object Rolls ...Rolls Razor with Case, Lid and Built-in StrapRolls Razor Pat No 224578, 242718 - 1927 Blade L37 7 - Rolls Razor Made in Englandrazor, personal care, beard, removal -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Domestic object - Tin, c.1910
... Domestic object... Street Port Fairy great-ocean-road Tin Domestic object Tin Box ...This tin was bought to help tell the story of this company’s connection with Glaxo. In 1715, Silvanus Bevan opened a pharmaceutical business in London. He was later joined by his brother, Timothy. The business grew to be well respected by the local as well as international community, especially in the United States. In 1792, William Allen joined the business and worked his way up the ranks. His wife was a Hanbury, and upon his death, the business passed to the Hanbury’s. Allenbury’s manufactured pastilles, a sweet, medicated lozenge. In 1958, Allenbury’s became part of Glaxo Laboratories. Tin Box Sugarless Fruit PastillesPatented The "Allenburys" Jujubes & Pastilles manufactured in England Trade Mark AD1715 Allen & Hanbury Ltd London E.2commercial, glaxo, allenbury's, allen and hanburys ltd, london, port fairy -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Domestic object - Inkwell
... Domestic object... Boulevard Richmond melbourne Inkwell Domestic object Black-based ...Inkwell used by the Principal of the College. Black-based inkwell with lid in chrome. 2 pen nests, felt-backed. -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Domestic object - Centenary Glasses, 1991
... Domestic object... Boulevard Richmond melbourne Centenary Glasses Domestic object 2 ...2 tumblers and 2 beer glasses etched "VCAH The Horticultural College Centenary 1891-1991 Burnley". VCAH The Horticultural College Centenary 1891-1991 Burnleyvcah, centenary -
Clunes Museum
Domestic object - GLASS PERFUME BOTTLE
... Domestic object... PERFUME BOTTLE Domestic object TALL GREEN GLASS PERFUME BOTTLE ...TALL GREEN GLASS PERFUME BOTTLE, (NO STOPPER), CIRCA 18808849 HPlocal history, personal effects, cosmetics -
Clunes Museum
Domestic object - GLASS PERFUME BOTTLE
... Domestic object... PERFUME BOTTLE Domestic object DARK GREEN GLASS PERFUME BOTTLE ...DARK GREEN GLASS PERFUME BOTTLE (NO STOPPER)local history, personal effects, cosmetics -
Clunes Museum
Domestic object - TIN CONTAINERS
... Domestic object... CONTAINERS Domestic object 1. Container for the Victor Sweeper ...1. Container for the Victor Sweeper Pattern Polish Mop 2. One Nuns Tobacco Tin 3. Cavendish & Harvey Butterscotch Tinpolish mop, the victor brand -
Clunes Museum
Domestic object - OPENER - TIN AND BOTTLE, Henry Lane Ltd
... Domestic object... - TIN AND BOTTLE Domestic object Metal opener for tins ...Metal opener for tins or bottles. Corkscrew in centre of handle.Trademark Henry Lanebottle opener, tin opener, domestic tool, cork screw -
Clunes Museum
Domestic object - TEA SET
... Domestic object... Domestic object .1 Silver tray (electroplated), engraving on base ....1 Silver tray (electroplated), engraving on base, ornate handles .2 Creamer, jug with ornate handle, electroplated .3 Sugar bowl, electroplated, 2 handles, no lid .4 Teapot, electroplated, ornate handle, bone knob.1 "Clunes and District Coursing Club Trophy" Presented to J.R. & A.W. Carter, Won by A. Gillett's "Simple Mary" season 1911tea set, trophy, clunes and district coursing club -
Clunes Museum
Domestic object - QUILT
... Domestic object... Domestic object Ecru crocheted bed quilt Nil Laura Hudson ...Laura Hudson was a lifetime resident of Clunes. This quilt was donated to Clunes Museum by her GG GrandsonEcru crocheted bed quiltNil -
Clunes Museum
Domestic object - MEAT PRESS/MINCER
... Domestic object.../MINCER Domestic object .1 METAL PRESS - UNCOATED WITH BRASS ...USED IN BUTCHER SHOP IN FRASER STREET CLUNES OPERATED BY THE SPARKS FAMILY.1 METAL PRESS - UNCOATED WITH BRASS FITTINGS INCLUDES VICE .2 METAIL SCREW CAP .3 .4 EXTRUSION DISCSNILbutcher equipment, sparks family -
National Wool Museum
Domestic object - Knitting needle set, c. 1930
... Domestic object...-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Knitting needle set Domestic object Navy blue ...Made by and used by mother-in-law of the donor during her time in Asia and Australia, c1930s.Navy blue cloth roll with stitched pockets to hold knitting needles. Roll contains approx 110 different knitting needles or various sizes, make and colour. Some are bamboo/timber, some are plastic or metal. Cloth roll was made by mother-in-law of donor and is designed to fold up to cover the needles prior to rolling. Once rolled, cloth can be secured with two small push buttons.plastic, bamboo, knitting needle -
Hume City Civic Collection
Domestic object - Electric Iron
... Domestic object... melbourne Electric Iron Domestic object A heavy black handle ...This electric iron was manufactured by Hecla, Australia and possibly manufactured in the 1940's-1950's. The iron was used mainly by housewives to iron items of clothing and various items of linen used in the home. Some items were sprinkled with water to make them damp and therefore help to make the ironing easier. Later steam irons were produced.A heavy black handle electric iron with frayed cord attached.Hecla/Australiadomestic appliance, domestic items, irons, ironing, hecla australia -
Hume City Civic Collection
Domestic object - coffee grinder
... Domestic object... melbourne coffee grinder Domestic object A honey coloured wooden ...This object was used for grinding coffee beans. Originally purchased by Susan Barnett for $2.50 in an 'OP' shop.A honey coloured wooden coffee grinder with a metal lid and a red handle.BE/ (insignia in centre of a dog straddling a globe) / HA / GESCHMIEDETES MALHWERKdrinks, coffee grinder, dink comsumption, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Domestic object - Chamber pot
... Domestic object... melbourne Chamber pot Domestic object A large cream coloured ...This object was used in the home for toilet requirements before the advent of the indoor toilet as it saved a trip out to the backyard toilet during the night. Most toilets were built outside so the 'night cart' could come and empty them during the night.A large cream coloured procelain chamber pot with one handle on the side. hoffman, chamber pots, toilets, ceramics, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Domestic object - Damping bottle top
... Domestic object... melbourne Damping bottle top Domestic object A bottle top ...The top was inserted into a glass bottle filled with water which was used to dampen starched clothes and linen before the garments were ironed. The introduction of steamirons into households meant that 'dampening bottle' became superfluous.A bottle top with a plastic hollow green rubber stopper and a rounded metal top which has small holes on the surface.laundering, ironing, starching, domestic items, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Domestic object - iron stand, Servex
... Domestic object... melbourne iron stand Domestic object Servex A metal iron stand ...The stand used when ironing was done on a bench which didn't have iron stands.A metal iron stand with the words 'Servex and 'S' embossed at the pointed end and etched into the straight end. A straight bar down the centre links the pointed tip with the straight back. The sides are raised to hold the iron in place.SERVEX / Sservex, irons, laundering, domestic items, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Domestic object - Damping bottle with top, Schweppes
... Domestic object... melbourne Damping bottle with top Domestic object Schweppes A glass ...The damping bottle was filled with water and used to moisten starched clothes and linen before garments were ironed. The introduction of steam irons into households in the early 1960's resulted in damping bottles becoming superfluous.A glass 'Schweppes' bottle has yellow and black graphics on it. It has been recycled and used as a damping bottle. The metal stopper has been inserted into a cork. There are spray holes on the top of the stopper. The word 'Schweppes' has been embossed around the base of the bottom.13 FL. OZ / SCHWEPPESlaundering, ironing, starching, schweppes, domestic items, george evans collection -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Domestic object - Tobacco Cutter (early 1900's), ?1900
... Domestic object... high-country Tobacco Cutter (early 1900's) Domestic object ...Metal tobacco cutter mounted on timber plinth by 4 screws.Metal previously been painted black. (1900's)Mc Millan etched in black ink onto the table area. -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Domestic object - Nutloaf Tins x 2, Certificate, History information (Willow), Willow Ware Australia
... Domestic object... (Willow) Domestic object 1. 2 x Cylinder shaped tins with lids ...1. 2 x Cylinder shaped tins with lids on both ends - used for cooking nutloaf. The top lid is removable and has 9 perforated holes. One tin has a label on the side which has been added for display purposes (see below) 2. Centenary Certificate from Willoware to Thomas O'Sullivan 3. Willow Centenary book 1887-1987 and photocopy pages of Willowware history1. Nutloaf tin: Willow, Nutloaf, top, 6 3/4 x 3 1/8, made in Australia (on top lid) / Willow Australia, Nut Loaf, 170mm x 80mm (on bottom lid) / Willow Ware "Nut Loaf" Tin First made early 1900's (on the side of the cylinder) / Canister Manufacturers Wilson Bros North Melbourne (stamped on paper on the side of the cylinder) 2. as per photo Also.....handwritten "Left the company in1998 (43 years service) 3. Willow 1887-1987 on front of bookletwillow ware, willow, kitchen, cooking, nutloaf tin, certificate, centenary -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Domestic object - Iron (Charcoal) & Stand
... Domestic object... high-country Iron (Charcoal) & Stand Domestic object Metal ...Metal, arched shape with geometrical "diamond" design throughout the arch, has a decorative handle at the flat end and is supported by 3 legs Iron with wooden handle and black hollow body. Body has a lid to place charcoal inside. Handle is attached to the lidhousekeeping, clothes, laundry, washing, trivet, ironing -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Domestic object - Fire Poker
... Domestic object... high-country Fire Poker Domestic object metal/iron poker ...metal/iron poker for fire place, has a twist in the metal near handle for decorative purposes. The remainder of the long piece is round. The poker end has been flattened. blacksmith, fireplace, poker -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Domestic object - Iron (Flat)
... Domestic object... high-country Iron (Flat) Domestic object Elliptical shape metal ...Elliptical shape metal with pointy ends. The lower part of the shape extends about 5mm out all the way around the iron. It has a hole going through the metal (used to join handle to the iron)Asbestos Sad Iron 72-Biron, asbestos, clothing, house-keeping -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Domestic object - Candlestick holders
... Domestic object... high-country Candlestick holders Domestic object 2 x brass ...2 x brass candlestick holders (vase shape) with decorative feather patterns on the side. The opening for the candles is shaped like open flower petalscandlestick holders, candles, light