Cream sleeveless nightdress with round neckline. Fine lace insert on front of neckline and around arm holes and extending to back of neckline. Panels of ten pin tucks on each side of front lace panel and twelve pin tucks at centre of neckline.costume, female nightwear

Kilt was worn by Maude Bastion during 1970 and later by her daughter Wendy Standfield, the donor and a Society member.1970 Ladies tartan skirt designed as a kilt. Skirt wraps around and is fastened with a silver buckle and black buttons at waist. Red and green tartan.costume, female

Made by Heather Hillier for donor, Wendy Standfield1983 Black felt vest lined with gold/grey cotton. Both fronts are decorated with embroidered gum blossom and appliqued gum leaves in green and brown with blossom in pink and cream.costume, female

Purchasedcirca 1990s / 2000s aqua chiffon evening dress in the style of a slip with rouleau straps. Lines of crystal beads and balls vertically, with heavily beaded hem of aqua and grey beads and diamantes. Aqua satin lining. Knee lengthSuki size 6costume, female

1970s Ladies black lace sleeveless top with v neckline back and front. A placket front.Waist has black press stud closingcostume, female

not knowncirca 2000 black chiffon evening full length waisted dress with short sleeves, round neck and front of a false waistcoat beaded with black flowers and tied at the back. Underskirt of fine black lawn. Back zipperDG Sport Classic Comfortcostume, female

See 359Glazed Border tile with black background and interlocking green and cream diamonds.(on back) '9' '676'ceramics, earthenware

not knownHexagonal shaped box. Orange plastic lid and base with clear plastic sidesWalkers Sewing Tidee. A British Productdomestic items, sewing

Compact was used by Anne Benson, mother of donor.Round green enamelled compact contains puff, powder and notes presented in cardboard box with advertising matter. Box has information on cover.Morny|Compact face powder|June Roses|Rachelpersonal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics

From collection of Bette JonesSmall semi circular shaped cream linen egg cosy with cream crotched edge. A different embroidered flower design on each side. Padded cotton lining (separated)domestic items, ornaments / decorative, handcrafts, embroidery

Compact was used by Anne Benson, mother of Anne BarryRound gold compact, contains puff and powder sifterPuff has 'Le Rage' printed on it.personal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics

Wedding ceremony on 14th October 1950 at Congregational Church Kew1950's Magnolia satin, vee neckline with collar, button and loops to vee shaped waist. Long sleeves buttoned at wrist, coming to points. Skirt is ankle length at front. Back falls to a train.costume, female

Child's high chair. First used 1922 by Edith Mottram (nee Smith).Passed on to Cecil Wilfred Smith (brother of Edith) who migrated to Australia in 1927 and used by children Frederick and Victor. Used by Frederick's children Karen (b 1979) and Robert (b 1959). Used by Karen's children Thomas (b1988) and Emma (b 1991)Wooden painted blue high chair. Also converts to low chair - four wheels on feet for easy movement. First used in 1922. Laminex tray top added in 1959.furniture, domestic-nursery

Used by Mrs Jean Ashcroft, (nee Broad)originally from Galasheils ScotlandCream linen, drawn thread and cream embroidered. Tray cloth with cream knitted lace bordermanchester, table linen

Worked and used by Mrs Jean AshcroftWhite linen butterfly shaped cloth, folded to form tea cosy cover. Cover is embroidered with eyelet and cut work. Edge is finished with scalloped buttonhole work.nilmanchester, table linen

See 359Glazed border tile - black background with yellow dots.ceramics, earthenware

Made and used by Mrs Jean Ashcroft (nee Broad) originally from Galasheils ScotlandSquare hand crocheted doiley. Design of clover leaves in centre.manchester, table linen

Glasses used by Mrs Lillian Bassett of Box HillMetal bevelled frames and arms curved.Glass is affixed onto frames with metal screws through glass. Round frame on top. Bottom is just angled glass. Case is maroon colourCase: Coles and Garrard, Melbourne & Geelongpersonal effects, seeing aids

Worked and used by Mrs Jean Ashcroft (nee Broad)White linen oblong cloth with cut and button hole work in centre and each cornermanchester, table linen

Used by Mrs Jean Ashcroft (nee Broad) and probably worked by her. She came from Galashiels ScotlandIvory rectangular tray cloth with a knitted lace edge and drawn thread work and embroidery in ivory of four circles of flowersnonemanchester, table linen

Used by Mrs Jean Ashcroft (nee Broad) and probably worked by her. She came from Galashiels ScotlandFine white linen table runner with drawn threadwork hem and whitework embroidery of flowers, leaves and ribbonnonemanchester, table linen

Used by Mrs Jean Ashcroft and probably worked by her. She came from Galashiels ScotlandWhite linen square with corner inserts of lace. Hemmed with scalloped hand crocheted bordermanchester, table linen

Used by Mrs Jean Ashcroft (nee Broad) probably worked by her. She came from ScotlandFine white linen table runner embroidered in mauve silk flowers and cut work. Crocheted border 8 cm widenonemanchester, table linen

Purchased by Valda Arrowsmith for collectionOval shape embroidered flowers in centre, crochet edge all around tea cosy covernonemanchester, table linen

Shoes were worn by the donor during 1929Soft leather baby shoes. Ankle strap with centre button. Original colour pink, fadeddomestic items, infants

These medals were given to all school children to commemorate the royal visit of 1954Small medal with Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip's head in profile on the face and commemorative words on the rearOn the face - Queen Elizabeth ii & Duke of Edinburgh. On the rear - E II R, Royal Visit 1954 Victoriacivic mementoes, royal souvenirs

See 359Glazed border tile - cream, green and orange with black edging forming geometric pattern(on back) '9' '676' '36'ceramics, earthenware

Shoes were worn by the daughter of the donor during 1968White leather upper tee bar sandalClarkes Playtexdomestic items, infants

Small metal box containing 8 nibsPen points made in Japandomestic items, writing equipment

Purchased by committee member to add to the collection of personal effectsOval tortoiseshell case containing four manicure tools with tortoiseshell handles. Case is made of woodpersonal effects-toilet requisites, manicure