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Accessory - Evening Purse, circa 1920
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 -
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Memorabilia - Centenary Plate, 1888
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 -
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Functional object - Glass Pen, not known
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...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 -
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Textile - Milk jug cover
Purchased at a fete by Pat Richardson in the 1990sWidely used in Australian homes to protect milk from insects until the advent of bottled milkWhite crocheted milk jug cover, with blue glass beads at regular intervals around edge to weight the coverdomestic items, food storage & preservation, handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work -
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Document - Report, Nativity Window, a memorial to John & Eliza McClelland, Christ Church, Mitcham, 1995
History prepared for the Christ Church Archives Committee. Includes history of the window and of the McClelland family and a letter from Bronwyn Hughes of Monash University regarding its manufacture. There is also a page from a Brooks Robinson Pty. Ltd. catalogue. Includes a colour photograph. 7 pages.christ church anglican church, mitcham;, stained glass windows, mcclelland family, mcclelland, john -
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Photograph, Shire of Nunawading Coat of Arms
2 colour slides of Shire of Nunawading Coat of Arms stained glass window.coat of arms, shire of nunawading -
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Functional object - Breast reliever
Glass cup with rubber pump attached; used for expressing milkIngram's Breast Relievermedicine, nursing -
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Container - Perfume phial
Huon pine container holding glass phial of perfumepersonal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics, personal effects, containers -
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Functional object - Pocket magnifier
A black oval plastic container with black plastic-edged magnifying glass that pivots on a metal hinge in and out of containerMade in Japanpersonal effects, seeing aids -
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Domestic object - Wine glass
Presented to Judith Fry on the 40th Anniversary Dinner at the Box Hill Historical Society, Box HillWine glass with inscription in red of white horse on building. Box Hill Historical Society Inc.Box Hill Historical Society Inc.civic mementoes, souvenirs -
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Functional object - Camera & Accessories, c1920
History prior to 1946 unknown. Camera etc was purchased by the donor in 1946 from Herbert Small Camera Supply then in Elizabeth Street Melbourne. Donor used camera regularly until recent years.'Etue' folding camera with accessories (camera, case, 3 negative containers in a imitation leather & cardboard container) and an additional slide tray. Camera can be used with glass plates, cut negative film and film packs. When camera is opened the lens, bellows etc slide into position. The whole lot slides on a rail system and can be locked in the position required. Item to be photographed can be viewed in a viewfinder which can be turned to a horizontal or vertical plane. In the viewfinder has a small bubble level. It includes an oblong chrome wire which is used to set the minimum distance from lens to object.|Camera is of steel covered and is covered with leather with a carrying handle. provision is made in the back to carry a film slide in a small envelope style pocket|Camera is made by Kamera Werkstatten of Dresden c1920.|It has a 'Zeiss Tessar' 1:4.5 lens of 10.5 cm focal length. Shutter is a 'Compur' with speeds of 1 to 1/250th of a second with Bulb and Time. It also has a delayed action feature. It also has a double extension for close up studies.|When folder it is a mere 4.5 cm from front to back, which cause it to be advertised as the slimmest camera made.|Camera case is made of brown tooled leather with a chrome clip and adjustable carrying handle - lid open upwards for the camera .Case is lined with a purple type of velvet material. 10 Items in total.photography, cameras, camera accessories -
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Tool - Milk testing apparatus
Bought by Mrs Tate, mother of the donor in the 1920's and used by her.Fine glass tube inserted with larger coloured tube. On the finer tube indicators for milk, water and (between the two) degrees of adulteration. Accompanying, a printed sheet ('A Novelty Tester') giving instructions on how to determine whether milk is adulterated. The kit housed in a cardboard box on which drawings of tester in applicationdomestic items, food preparation -
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Functional object - Kerosene Heater
Black metal kerosene heater with removable brass container that holds the kerosene. The heater has a metal handle and is decorated with metal cut outs. It also has an imitation cover with red glass.Valor Made in England 525-Rdomestic items, heating -
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Domestic object - Scent Bottle
Glass bottle with black pump and tassel. Bottle is set in a decorated pewter frame.ornaments, glass, personal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics -
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Container - Ink Bottle
Cone shaped ink bottle made of glass, with a metal lid.F1807 109M 3 (motiff)domestic items, writing equipment -
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Machine - Food Mixer, c1942
Donated by Norm Foun.|Made at Lithgow N.S.W. Small Arms Factory Aust in approx 1942.Sunbeam Mix Master - white enameled metal electric mixer with speed controls at one end and provision for the beater blades at other. Mounted on a black base with a turntable for turning the bowl. Black cord with Ring Grip plug. Two white opaque glass bowls. Two metal beaters.Sunbeam Mixmasterdomestic items, cooking -
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Memorabilia - Glass Nunawading Married Womens Netball Association 1963 - 1988
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Glass distributed to commemorate 25th anniversary of the Nunawading Married Womens Netball Association 1963 - 1988.Clear champagne glass with stem and round base with gilded rim.Nunawading Married Womens Netball Association.|25th Anniversary 1963 - 1988.trophies & awards, sports, domestic items, food & drink consumption -
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Container - Ink Bottles
Acquired by donor, Ted Arrowsmith during early 1950s. One small cylindrical bottle of red ink and one bottle of blue ink. The bottles have rounded shoulders, a narrow neck with thread and a white metal screw top lid emblazoned with red/blue swan silhouette. Blue, red and yellow label on wall of bottle. Half full with red ink Residue of blue ink.On label: 'Swan Ink/Triple Filtered vivid red/Marie Todd & Co (Aust)/Pty Ltd. Sydney 1 1/2 Fluid oz.domestic items, writing equipment, glass technology, bottles -
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Domestic object - Kerosene Cooking Stove, c1934
The donors advised that it was purchased in England in 1934 by one of the parents (not advised) and then brought out to Australia when the immigrated. It was used by them in the eastern suburbs when the did not have electricity or gas. They later moved to the Dandenongs and again had to use it for cooking.Unit consists of a base with three large adjustable kerosene burners under a grid on which pots and pans were placed. At the right hand end is a round metal enclosure in which is enclosed a large glass bottle with a special top. Bottle is filled with kerosene (Royal Daylight Oil) and inverted. Kerosene then flows from container to burners. Flow is controlled by the adjustable needle jet for each burner.|OVEN is separate and has open frame of holes at bottom. It is placed over one of the burners. Heat of the oven is therefore controlled by adjusting the heat of the burner underneath.|There is a spare burner, trays etc and some spare parts in the oven. There are four parts to the stove.Oven - Valor No 112|Base - Valor No 603|Patent No 333107|Reg Design No 777773 - 1932|Patent No 405758 - 1934domestic items, cooking -
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Container - Bottle
Bottle is an Imperial half pint milk container used by Blackburn DairiesGlass milk bottle with cardboard top. Top is round disc inscribed with 'Blackburn Dairies T.B. Tested Nursery Milk W.X.2504Milk M.B.R.| This bottle is the property of Milk Bottles Recovery Ltd 18 Market Street, Melbourne. It can only be used by written permission and cannot be sold.domestic items, containers, glass technology, bottles -
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Domestic object - Milk Jug Cover
Hand crochet and decorated with blue glass beads with one in centre.handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work, domestic items, food storage & preservation -
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Domestic object - Jug
Used by Myrtle Bennett, Aunt of donor from 1939 to 1998.Green glass jug with pint and ounce measurements calibrated on sidedomestic items, food preparation -
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Container - Bottle
Used bt Philip Bennett of`122 Thames Street, Box Hill , 1926 to 1997.Clear glass bottle with cork. Contains Castor Oil. Label.Ol. Ricini, B.P. Castor Oil.medicine, pharmacy, glass technology, bottles -
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Container - Baby's Bottle
Double headed glass baby bottleThe Hygienic Feeder Measurements in Ounces and Tablespoonsdomestic items, infants -
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Container - Baby's Bottle
Glass Baby Feeding BottleMeasurements in Ounces Man's Pyrex Branddomestic items, infants -
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Domestic object - Plate
Wedding present `Pale green shallow glass dish with irregular edge. Moulded form with embossed design of leaves and roses on underside. Possibly hand made - several bubbled in glass. Each leaf vein design to be slightly different.ornaments, glass -
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Container - Bottle
Small bottle with metal stopper - used for perfume.White Roseglass technology, bottles, personal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics -
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Decorative object - Comport
A gift of the relatives of donor.Pressed glass comport on stand with lid. Diamond cut design on bowl and lid.domestic items, ornaments / decorative -
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Accessory - Hat Pin
Hat pin (small) with a small black glass round top.costume accessories, hat accessories -
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Audio - Radio
Used by Mrs Johns of Orient Ave Mitcham about 30 years ago.Battery operated transistor portable radio. Enclosed in a brown leather case with handle on top. Opens at back for placement of batteries. Metal front, glass dial with tuning and volume knobs.AWA RADIOLA Transistor Eight.communication, radio