The Whitehorse Benevolent Society Inc.was originally the Blackburn and Mitcham Ladies Benevolent Society convened in 1928. The Society merged with the Eastern Emergency Relief Network.Registration stamp 'Whitehorse Benevolent Society Inc.' ABN 74 368 144 817 Square plastic stamp container in black and pale grey 'Color Printer 30' on side. When top black part pushed down rubber stamp appears and stamps.stamps - rubber, blackburn, benevolent society

Used by DonorLuxurious 'Illustrated Complete Cook Book' by Margaret Fulton.Margaret Fultonbooks, cookery

Six New Idea Weekly magazines: 1956, 1960, 1962,1974,1978 and 1979. Featuring cookery, handcrafts, Travel, problems and Fashion. Please note page 100 of magazine dated 1/4/1978, which covers year round of family fashion. Two Woman's Day Magazines 1959, 1976New Idea, Woman's Daybooks, magazines

Suit owned by donor - Valda Arrowsmith and was worn to many City of Nunawading official functions.1980 Burgandy wool women's pleated skirt and three buttoned jacket. Jacket fully lined.Fletcher Jones Australia Finest Clothingcostume, female

Donor, Valda Arrowsmith wore the suit during her time as Mayor of Nunawading at official functions in 1987/8.1987 Two piece black woollen suit. Skirt is straight hand woven and is lined. Top is woven wool with panels in shades of blue lurex, wool, braid, chenille and black lurex. Sleeves are magyar style. Black ribbed band at waist.costume, female

A 1930s cream nylon seersucker dance dress. Full skirt with horizontal pleated bodice with plaited roleua straps covered in sequins. Self fabric bow & tail on left side at bodice. Boning on side of bodice with gold metal zip on left side.costume, female

See 359Glazed mosaic tile - black edged with green pattern. Orange circle enclosing large gold petalled design with orange centre on black background.'676' (on back)ceramics, earthenware

Wedding Dress worn by Liz Forster for her marriage to ? Humphries on 13 January 1965 at St Oswalds Anglican Church conducted by her father the Rev. Joseph Forster.1965 White Guipure lace full length short sleeve wedding dress, piped at waist with full satin lining.costume, female ceremonial

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

Compact was used by Anne Benson, mother of Anne Barry, the donorOblong gilt case with pink enamel on lid. Lady in crinoline against green background.Strattenpersonal 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