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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Propelling Pencil
... domestic items... domestic items writing equipment Patented No 179290 Silver ...From the Betty McPhee writing collectionSilver propelling pencil with clip for pocket and with a fancy top.Patented No 179290domestic items, writing equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Pencil Sharpener
... domestic items.... domestic items writing equipment A grey metal pencil sharpener ...From the Betty McPhee Writing Collection.A grey metal pencil sharpener decorated with two ringsdomestic items, writing equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Crock
... domestic items... crock. ceramics earthenware domestic items containers 'M47 ...Large round cream glazed earthenware cooking crock.Large round cream glazed earthenware crock'M47'ceramics, earthenware, domestic items, containers -
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Container - Food Canisters
... domestic items... Mitcham melbourne Used by donor in her home since 1950s domestic ...Used by donor in her home since 1950sFour square cream plastic food storage containers with red lids and a window down centre to show the contents.domestic items, food storage & preservation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Milk Jug Cover
... domestic items... Collection. handcrafts crocheting or crochet work domestic items food ...Part of the Bette Jones Milk Jug Cover Collection.A cream crotchet round milk jug cover with green glass beads and a centre crocheted cup and saucer in cream with a green edge.handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work, domestic items, food storage & preservation -
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Equipment - Floor Polisher, c1954
... domestic items..., Mitcham. domestic items cleaning Electrolux Made in Australia ...Used by donors for polishing wooden and lino floor in the 1950s and 1960s in their home at 16 McDowall Street, Mitcham.Three brush 'Electrolux' floor Polisher/ Scrubber with polish container and three scrubber brushes, and a remotely operated polish container. It has a 'tee' shape handle which is adjustable in height to polish under tables etc. There is provision for attaching a polish container to the polisher. Flow of polish ie regulated by a chain attached to handle. Handle also has clips for holding the power cord when stored. Body of polisher is squat triangular- shape finished in red and gunmetal grey. There is a heavy rubber skirt surrounding the area where the brushes rotate.|Model B9 Serial CME 6005498 on plate at back.Electrolux Made in Australia - plate at front|Electrolux insignia on front|Plate at back gives power details and serial number.domestic items, cleaning -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Pressure Cooker, c1950
... domestic items... Factory after the war to use the facilities available. domestic ...Used by donor's family in the 1950s,60s,70, & 80s. They were originally made at the Commonwealth Aircraft Factory after the war to use the facilities available.Namco Pressure Cooker - a large heavy aluminium saucepan with a close fitting lid which seals on a rubber ring (missing). The lid is locked in place by wide interlocking lugs on the saucepan and the lid. It has a gauge to indicate pressure and a lever and seal system on the lid which locks into safety lock. The safety lock includes a stem release hole in which a small round plug is inserted. The pressure can be adjusted. Also included is a lead safety plug to release the steam if it overheats. Two bakelite covered steel handles aids its use.526Y on both handlesdomestic items, cooking -
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Container - Cheese Container
... domestic items... Mitcham melbourne domestic items containers Cheese Oblong shape ...Oblong shape green container with the word 'Cheese' fixed to one side. Container has a white lid.Cheesedomestic items, containers -
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Machine - Sewing Machine
... domestic items... Mitcham melbourne textile machinery sewing domestic items Wertheim ...WERTHEIM sewing machine transverse shuttle. Hand operated with thread winding attachment, uprights for reels of thread, tension adjuster and sewing mechanism. Serial no. S6005404|Handles folds into wheel for storage. Has a metal base with pearl insert on outer edge. originally painted black with gold scroll work - base is hinged to a wooden base. Wooden veneered cover stored separately. Aluminium label on body of machine with 'Werthiem Frankfort' around a figure sitting - all embossed.Wertheim Frankfort|Pes. Gesch and emblem on bobbin boxtextile machinery, sewing, domestic items -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Ink Well
... domestic items... Footscray who died in 1934. domestic items writing equipment Made ...Ink wells belonged to Anthony Docherty of West Footscray who died in 1934.Two metal ink well set on a round metal base covered in brown & cream mottled celluloid.Made in Germanydomestic items, writing equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Tea Towel
... domestic items... Mitcham melbourne domestic items cleaning manchester work cloths ...Cream irish linen tea towels with printed green border on three sides. 10cm green band, with printed cup and saucer on fourth side.domestic items, cleaning, manchester, work cloths -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Knife, c1940s
... domestic items... at Wewak. Knife was hand made as a recreational activity. domestic ...Souvenir made by a serviceman during World War 2 at Wewak. Knife was hand made as a recreational activity.Silver plated metal knife engraved both side with the words Wewak Souvenir also engraved on one side. On the other side is Best wishes from Harold. Knife blade bullet shaped handle.domestic items, cutlery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Glass Ink Bottle
... domestic items... Mitcham melbourne domestic items writing equipment Glass ink ...Glass ink bottle green tinge, no stopperdomestic items, writing equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Butter dish
... domestic items.... domestic items food storage & preservation T.G. Green & Co ...Butter dish, used 1950-1960. Owned by the donor.Two piece butter dish consisting of a round saucer with yellow band at edge and a round cover with four yellow bands & white knot on topT.G. Green & Co., England|Cornish kitchen waredomestic items, food storage & preservation -
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Domestic object - Glass pedestal bowl
... domestic items... at Blackburn. domestic items ornaments / decorative table setting Glass ...Used as table ornament and fruit bowl in home at Blackburn. Glass pedestal dish, scalloped edge; pattern, circle within triangle. Triangle pattern on a pedestal.domestic items, ornaments / decorative, table setting -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Glass pedestal bowl
... domestic items... Mitcham melbourne Used in Blackburn. domestic items ornaments ...Used in Blackburn. Glass pedestal dish, fluted edge, diamond pattern on bowl and footdomestic items, ornaments / decorative, table setting -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Pump
... domestic items... Mitcham melbourne In use by Bayliss Family for many years domestic ...In use by Bayliss Family for many yearsBrass cylinder with nipple at one end. Equipped with wooden handled metal plunger, leather cup and steel spring in interior. Air-primer for kerosene stove or kerosene iron.domestic items, heating, irons, stoves -
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Domestic object - Milk jug cover
... domestic items... crocheting or crochet work domestic items food storage & preservation ...Cover for milk jug; used during 1930's and 1940's before refrigeration, by Betty McPheeCrocheted circular piece, cream cotton centre; bordered edge 4 cm wide with 16 glass beadshandcrafts, crocheting or crochet work, domestic items, food storage & preservation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Milk jug cover
... domestic items... or crochet work domestic items food storage & preservation Round ecru ...Milk jug cover used pre-refrigeration during 1930's and 1940's, by Betty McPheeRound ecru/croom crochet cover , centre 3-dimensional cup with yellow edge, yellow edge also surrounding saucer; trimmed with yellow glass beadshandcrafts, crocheting or crochet work, domestic items, food storage & preservation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Milk jug cover
... domestic items... crocheting or crochet work domestic items food storage & preservation ...Milk jug cover such as used pre-refrigeration during 1930's and 1940's. Owner Betty McPheeCream double net square with green stitching at edge. 3 cm crocheted border trimmed with cream and pink beadshandcrafts, crocheting or crochet work, domestic items, food storage & preservation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Milk jug cover
... domestic items... crocheting or crochet work domestic items food storage & preservation ...Milk jug cover such as used pre-refrigeration during 1930's and 1940's. Owner Betty McPheeCream, oblong crocheted milk jug cover; 4 cm shell pattern edge trimmed with red glass beadshandcrafts, crocheting or crochet work, domestic items, food storage & preservation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Milk jug cover
... domestic items...'s and 1940's. domestic items food storage & preservation ...Milk jug cover used by Betty McPhee during 1930's and 1940's.Cream crochet, 25 cm milk jug cover as used in 1930's and 1940's before refrigeration. Design: rings of yellow and blue glass beadsdomestic items, food storage & preservation, handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Flower Pot
... domestic items... ceramics terracotta domestic items gardening Terracotta garden pot ...Geal Bros specialised in making Terracotta flower pots, started business. Bought by A.V. Jennings Pty LtdTerracotta garden pot with Fleur-de-Lis decoration on outsideceramics, terracotta, domestic items, gardening -
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Machine - Sewing machine kit
... domestic items... equipped with inbuilt button attachment domestic items sewing ...Used by donor until replaced by modern machine equipped with inbuilt button attachmentSewing machine attachments in red plastic box. Buttonhole attachment cream coloured with red measures and knobs for adjustments. A total of 4 items in the set.Singer; Singer Sewing Machine (on box)|Singer Bight Space (on attachment)domestic items, sewing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Apron, 1982
... domestic items... to the elections called by Malcolm Fraser. Worn by donor domestic items ...Apron sold prior to 1983 Federal Elections won by Labour Party. Bob Hawke became Prime Minister after taking over leadership of the Opposition from Bill Hayden just prior to the elections called by Malcolm Fraser. Worn by donorRed cotton BBQ apron, black binding around edges and waist ties. 'Bill's Boys' printed in black. Cartoon images of Neville Wran, Bill Hayden, Bob Hawke, Gough Whitlam and Al Grassby.domestic items, cooking, costume, male working -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Tankard
... domestic items... Mitcham melbourne domestic items food & drink consumption Large ...Large metal tankard with curved handle made of Brittania metaldomestic items, food & drink consumption -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Spoons
... domestic items... Mitcham melbourne domestic items cutlery Two silver spoons with 'G ...Two silver spoons with 'G' engraved on handle. (silver marks on both)domestic items, cutlery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Fork
... DOMESTIC ITEMS... Mitcham melbourne DOMESTIC ITEMS Cutlery Three pronged fork ...Three pronged fork with wooden handledomestic items, cutlery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Egg Beater
... domestic items... Mitcham melbourne domestic items food preparation Light Running ...Manual egg beaterLight Running Pat No. V The Toplin Mfg. Co. New Britain, Conn. USAdomestic items, food preparation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Wash Set
... domestic items... Mitcham melbourne domestic items ablutions crockery Six piece ...Six piece crockery personal wash set comprising large bowl, large jug, 3 piece soap set with bowl, perforated inlay piece and lid and small jug possibly for toothbrush. White China with pink and blue flowers and brown leaves. Wash bowl and jug.domestic items, ablutions, crockery