Velvet jacket, black background with design of red and gold flowers outlined in gold thread. Five black buttons down the front. Lined with black polyester fabric.Stitches Items Australiacostume, female

Made to measure by former owner of 'Just Ask Us', Jacaranda Court, Blackburn Road, Blackburn. Shop in Blackburn Road, Blackburn.Maroon dress - short sleeves 17cm nylon zip down back, lined in maroon polyester (synthetic) dress nylon (crepe). Cut of dress - straight A-line style. Kick pleat at back. Round neck line.Jean's Studio Australiacostume, female

Dress worn by Ellen Kelly aunt of donorBlue and black Coat and Dress. Four cm black trim around all edges, and two patch pockets, eight black buttons down front.Aphrodite Australian madecostume, female

Small booklet with patterns for socks, stockings, garters, spiral stockings (navy), balaclava, long sleeved pullover, sleeveless pullover, scarf, mittens, cap. airmen's neck muff,airmen's woolen glove used on active service.Australian Comforts Fundbooks, technical, handcrafts, knitting

Typical pre and post World War 11 patty tins.Small tin pie or tart dishes to make jam tarts or patty cakes. .Willow - made in Australiadomestic items, cooking

Tin pie dish.Willow (ware) Australiadomestic items, cooking

From the collection of Ross Hoskin, a teacher at Mitcham Technical School.Brown and cream striped tie.Mitcham Technical School.Tee Dee Australiacostume, male uniform, civilian

Spice Tin, round, 4.5cm diam with special lid; push/press to open.McKenzie & Co Australiadomestic items, food storage & preservation

Worn by donor's baby boy in 1950sCream Vyella boys 'Shepherd' suit top. Yolk in lemon with one rabbit and a mushroom embroidered on each side. There is lemon and white smocking under the embroidery. 'Peter Pan' collar with lemon and white edging. Top has long sleeves with buttons on the cuffs. Top opens down the back with three button holes and buttons. There are two buttons on each the front and back to attach the pants.'Friedelle' Made in Australiacostume, children's

Belonged to the late grandmother of Sandy Robinson, Wife of Tony Robinson, MP, Member for Mitcham.Certificate of Exemption - to certify that Edward Pearce of 28 Deakin Street, Hampton, Vic, is medically unfit for service in the Citizens Forces under Defence Act 1903-1939.Australian Military Forcesdocuments, certificates, military history, army

Worn by sister of Cecilia during the 1960s. Nylon fabric was a popular option to cotton.1960s Black dress for day wear. Dress has w2white stripes and a wide border of paisley design and three smaller bands of floral design. A zip fastener extends from neck edge to below the waist.Osti Australia Arnelcostume, female

From the Betty McPhee writing equipment collectionOblong block of Mulga Wood with circular hole in middle to contain a black plastic inkwell.Genuine Australian Mulgacommerce, office equipment / stationery

One piece swimsuit with sweetheart neckline and cross over straps at the back. Sweet little metal bow buckles to adjust the straps. Jantzen Made in Australia

Hat badge.gold coloured alloy. with Crown in centre. of Rising Suninscription __. THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY.

Black patent bootsKBF made in Australia

Baseball type cap, Maroon colourRoyal Australian Regiment

Hard cover printed book with some photosAustralian and the Vietnam War

RAAF badge complete with Queens Crown on oval background with purple materialRoyal Australian Airforce

Black Tally Band with gold letteringRoyal Australian Navy

Metal cylindrical base to store kerosene. Metal "arch" connected to the base and holding the top metal vent in place. The top vent and bottom vents have wire metal holding the glass lens in place. There is also a wire handle Lanora Australia, on baselamp, lantern, light, kerosene

Tin billy approx. 5 L. Rusty with hadle and lidWillow Made in Australia

Active service recollection from service personnel in the middle eastBrown hardcover book with pagesWith Australia in the Middle East

ADF CR1M - Combat ration, One man This CR1M is intended to feed one soldier for 24 hours and contains two (2) main meals, a snack and sundry items.Australian Defence Force

Owned by Wandin Sebire. Mass produced.Cut glass round container with silver metal lid. Has footed base."EPNS". Made in Australia.pot, containers

R.A.N Tallyband, black with gold embroideryRoyal Australian Navy

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Metal badgeRoyal Australian Engineeers