Tooled leather folding frame with brass clips. Leather strip covers hinge. Embossed burgundy velvet protects metal and glass frame. Photo of gentleman unknown. Photographic method known as 'daguerreotype'.domestic items, ornaments / decorative, photography, photographs / slides / film

5 cards of artificial silk for darning and 1 card of cotton for darningdomestic items, sewing, handcrafts, needlework

Dress length measure used for dressmaking Wooden ruler standing vertically on metal stand; metal adjuster fastened with a butterfly clipEasyhemdomestic items, sewing

Crude Ceramic Cleaverdomestic items, food preparation

Cake of toilet soap wrapped in pale green paper with red printingProtex medicated toilet soap. Colgatedomestic items, ablutions

From the collection of Betty McPheeBrown bakelite self-filling fountain pen with lid It has a metal and bakelite nib. At the end of the barrel is a knurl screw fitting to enable self-filling. It has a pale brown trim one centimetre from the edge of the lid. Very fine engraved inscription on barrelOnoto Patent self filling pen De La Rue Londondomestic items, writing equipment

From the collection of Betty McPheeA black bakelite pen with gold ink lever, pocket grimp and circle trim around lid. Top of lid has gold Swan insignia. Gold nib. Engraved on side, 'Swan' self filler; Mabie, Todd & Cribb; Made in England. Includes Insignia Trade Mark. Swan across barrel near nib.Swan self filler|Mabie, Todd & Cribb|Made in Englanddomestic items, writing equipment

From the collection of Betty McPheeA black fountain pen with silver cap with silver filling lever and engraved on gold G.E. HARVEY. Maker's details etched on barrel:- 'Waterman's. Made in Canada.' A silver band around barrel at nib end.Waterman's Made in Canadadomestic items, writing equipment

From the collection of Betty McPheeBlack bakelite pen of two parts, barrel and lid. Barrel has gold nib attached and clear ink gauge. Lid has metal clip and two metal bandsdomestic items, writing equipment

From the collection of Betty McPheeA black biro with lid. Silver pocket clip and silver band on lid. Biro has silver band at biro point. Maker's etched mark: V.A. Sheaffer Pen Co. Australia Pty. LtdMade in Australia V.A. Sheaffer Pen Co., Australia Pty. Ltd.domestic items, writing equipment

From the collection of Betty McPheeBlack plastic fountain pen, 'The Burnham'. Engraved on barrel, 'British Made'. Lid has two gold bands and gold loop on end. Brass nibThe Burnham British Madedomestic items, writing equipment

From collection of Betty McPheeA metal band to join stubs of pencils together. Has two pencils attached.domestic items, writing equipment

From the collection of McPhee BettyA small metal case, cylindrical, containing pencil leads, with metal cap and inscription markings on sideOne Conway 3 inch refillsdomestic items, writing equipment

from the collection of Betty McPheeA small grey commemorative pencil with symbol and name of Needlework Tool Collectors Society of AustraliaNeedlework Tool Collectors Society of Australiadomestic items, writing equipment

from the collection of Betty McPheeA small white dance card pencil with cap holding string, tasseled on end. Inscription on side in goldL and C Hardmuth, Viennadomestic items, writing equipment

From the collection of Betty McPheeA pink plastic and metal dance card pencil, metal hook for card (no card) and plastic decorated pencil end decorated with pink rosesnonedomestic items, writing equipment

From the collection of Betty McPheeA black plastic biro and capBICdomestic items, writing equipment

Small plastic bag containing cream coloured substance with washing instruction.Dents, Glovewash. To be used for the washing of Dents washable gloves.domestic items, cleaning

Small white padded cushion. Cotton base, covered with crochet lace. Could be used for hat pins.handcrafts, needlework, domestic items, sewing

Wooden handle - pink colour ribbed ink pen. Plain type steel nib which is dipped in ink.domestic items, writing equipment

Red and blue printed card of 12 hooks and eyes. Made of enamelled metal . On the reverse of the card - continuous strip of labelling with makers details and description of material. Hooks secured to card with thread.'Neway's' 'World famed' Hooks and eyes by appointment to her majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother - If it fastens NEWEYS makes it - Made in Englanddomestic items, sewing, costume accessories, haberdashery

Made by donor's father as a souvenir of the old Hawthorn Manual Telephone Exchange. Made from the cover off a relay cover.Aluminium scoop with a small loop has handle. Squarish design and curved edges.domestic items, utensils

These pegs were made in England by gypsies, and called :'gypsie peg.', and called 'Gypsie Peg). Sold by calling at Rouse's and exchanging Gypsy Pegx:' for any old clothes and and a slice of bread and cheese.Wooden peg made from a semi-split twig - whittled on ends and bound with a small metal circular band around the top. Also known as a Gypsy Peg.domestic items, laundering

Belonged to Jessie Rees, the donors grandmother.Green calico apron embroidered with a lady in green frock with yellow hat, a kookaburra sitting on a wattle bough and a waratah on the pocket with heath and wattle. Bound with green bias binding.domestic items, sewing, costume, female working

Portable writing desk. Made of wood with reinforced brass corners, brass hinges, two lift-up compartments, two compartments for ink wells, tooled leather writing surface and pen rest.domestic items, writing equipment

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

Donanted by Robert Petty Family of Petty's Orchard in Doncaster/Templestowe area. The scales were owned by Gertrude Petty (nee Pye)Kitchen scales - imperial measurement, balance scale , 25lb capacity. Enamel Painted, chrome with chrome tray. Krups brand. Made in Germany.Krups Perla, made in Germanydomestic items, weighing

Heavy glass ink welldomestic items, writing equipment

Ornate silver pencildomestic items, writing equipment

possibly used for campingYellow metal collapsible spirit stove. Folds into container with lid and handles. There are four parts to the stove.domestic items, stoves