Starch is used during the laundry process to give fabric a feeling of stiffness. It is used often for linen, shirts and blouses. This box still has the remnants of starch inside it.Starch was used by many households in the late 19th and the 20th century to give linen and uniformsa firm feeling.Box: cardboard rectangular box, blue and white with star graphic. Contents inside. "The Silver Star Starch" Robert Harper and Co Ltd . "The Silver Star Starch" "Robert Harper &O Co."flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, starch, silver star starch, blue star, robert harper and co ltd ., laundry, laundering, washing, bed linen, table linen, decorative linen

Hilda Elizabeth Foster (1890-1982) was commissioned as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church particularly in the social care aspect of the Gospel. She was also a double certified nurse. Deaconess Hilda Foster began her work as a Deaconess in South Melbourne and then served for 13 years with the Presbyterian Sisterhood in North Fitzroy caring for unmarried mothers and their babies. In 1933 she was appointed Matron of the Presbyterian Girls' Home in Elsternwick where she worked for 15 years. She retired in 1948 when it was noted "In complete dedication matron has given herself to this care of souls". Deaconess Foster was awarded the British Empire Medal for her work in the Queen's birthday honours in 1981. Deaconess Foster was one of the first qualified Mother Christmasses in Australia. [Minutes of the Sixth Synod, Oct 1982]CL052.1 and CL052.2 Stiffened linen cuffs with chrome studs or cuff links. There is a laundry number inside the cuff.presbyterian deaconess, deaconess hilda elizabeth foster

Hilda Elizabeth Foster (1890-1982) was commissioned as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church particularly in the social care aspect of the Gospel. She was also a double certified nurse. Deaconess Hilda Foster began her work as a Deaconess in South Melbourne and then served for 13 years with the Presbyterian Sisterhood in North Fitzroy caring for unmarried mothers and their babies. In 1933 she was appointed Matron of the Presbyterian Girls' Home in Elsternwick where she worked for 15 years. She retired in 1948 when it was noted "In complete dedication matron has given herself to this care of souls". Deaconess Foster was awarded the British Empire Medal for her work in the Queen's birthday honours in 1981. Deaconess Foster was one of the first qualified Mother Christmasses in Australia. [Minutes of the Sixth Synod, Oct 1982]Four starched white linen collars each apparently made from two cuffs. Some with laundry marks.presbyterian deaconess, deaconess hilda elizabeth foster

A small cream card with dark gold print. On the front are the words, ' Mooroopna Hospital, Official Opening of the New Steam Laundry by Sir A. J. Peacock, Wednesday, July 17th, 1907. E. Hanley, President. H. McKenzie, Secretary. Yeoman print.' On the inside cover is the menu and on the next page is the Toast List.organisation, union, menu, lydia chancellor, collection, menu, hospital, medical, mooroopna hospital, organisation, food, hospitality, laundry, food technology

Originally part of the Benevolent Home (Anne Caudle), in 1962 this became the laundry service for the entire Loddon region. It closed in 2012 when it was decided to outsource the laundry service.Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. Heyday: staff of the Loddon Linen Serice pictured in 1968 at the Anne Caudle Centre. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

This wire soap holder is purpose-made by hand for holding a bar of soap in a way that allows the soap to air dry. It may have been used in the laundry, bathroom or kitchen, areas used for washing hands or bodies. Wet bars of soap could become very soft and difficult to use. The maker used short lengths of wire to create this soap holder, showing thriftiness and inventiveness.Although the soap holder is currently not associated with a historical event, person or place at this time it is being used to augment Flagstaff's village display as it is typical of items used in the 19th and early 20th centuries.Soap holder; basket shaped frame, handmade from twisted wire strands.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, soap h older, wire soap holder, cleaning, laundry, washing, sanitation

Clothing. Men's cream coloured cotton formal dress shirt. Stiffened bib front (27 cm X 38 cm) with pleats and pin tucks. Centre front placket (35 cm) with 7 cm button holed tab at lower end. Front opening fastened with three buttons and button holes (two buttons missing). Double button holes on 2 cm stand up collar. Body of shirt gathered into yoke at centre back. Long straight sleeves with 7 cm stiffened cuff with button holes for cuff links.Tag inside back neck. Coat of Arms, ''Fdad' Aluisio Napoli'' Red hand stitched laundry mark.costume, male, men's cream coloured dress shirt

Used for marking clothes before sending to laundry.Black Melanyl marking ink, in cardboard box with instructions. ink, marking ink, laundry equipment

A plastic bag containing 'Traxo' cleaning labels'. 'Traxo' cleaning labels. 'The Great Cleanser.' 'Kitchen Laundry Lavatory.' 'The Tarax Brewing Co. Depot: 4 City Market, Bendigo.'domestic equipment, cleaning, cleanser, lydia chancellor, collection, house cleaning, domestication, cleaning, house work, cleaning agents, 'taraxale brewing, ' bendigo, pethard family, mr. george pethard, industry, industries, domestic equipment

This brand of starch was first manufactured before 1966 and covered the period when Australian made was the preferred clothing due to limited imports from England. This was a period when the demand for "home grown" produce was at its peak. This was in a time when by necessity and ease of supply and not by the "Buy Australian" campaign (of later years), was the major factor for the demand of these type of laundry goods. It was in a time when starch was used in formal clothing to put a "crisp" or fresh new appearance for clothes. This product was in the era and importantly the social more of "clothes make the person" in which starched shirts and dresses was the fashion vogue. Formality of dress was a strictly British "class" up-man-ship which from the 1950's onwards became less and less visible. The Australian "Ocker" or fair "dink'm" bloke became more entrenched after World War II. The national identity was slowly developing.This box of starch is very relevant to the Kiewa Valley because this box highlights the differences ,in this period, between city and rural social standards. Rural areas were deeply entrenched into colonial and the pioneer family structure viz- a-vie social and dress fashion standards. British values and norms lingered on well beyond the changes happening in city fashion. Tradition and English "ties" were the backbone of early colonies and it was only after World War II that these "ties" were becoming irrelevant. Early traditions lingered well past the independence sought by Federation, colony to statehood and trade with other nations eg. USA and Asia. The idea that a change in "status" would automatically change the social mores of Australians, especially in rural ares, was not fully grasped by the "law makers" and those wanting change.This box (capacity 12 ozs) has white(aged into cream) and blue printing and a "white star" on five sides, the sixth side has a laundry scene with two ladies, in early 1900's fashion. The package is made from 200 gsm thick cardboard. As manufacture was made before and during the two World Wars 1914 to 1945 the promotion was heavily focused on Australian made and Australian grown maize. One side of the box has instructions of use and all the other sides are promotional, detailing "the best in the world and won't stick to the iron""SILVER STAR", "THE BEST IN THE WORLD", "WON'T STICK TO THE IRON", "REQUIRES NO BOILING", INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE", "ROBERT HARPER AND COMPANY LIMITED", "INCORPORATED IN VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA", "NET WEIGHT 12 OUNCES", "LARGE BOX 12 OZS"domestic laundry essentials, cotton clothing preparations, household starch "crisp and neat appearances.

The little blue bag was stirred around in the final rinse water on washday. It disguised any hint of yellow and helped the household linen look whiter than white. The main ingredients were synthetic ultramarine and baking soda, and the original "squares" weighed an ounce and cost 1 penny. Reckitt’s had been in the blue and starch business in Hull, England, even before they started importing French ultramarine in the 1850s to make the new blue rinse additive at their English factory. These blue bags, being alkaline , were useful to ease the pain of wasp, ant and insect bites. Reckitts blue bags were an essential part of washday for early settlers in Moorabbin Shire and continued to be used throughout 20thC.Laundry blue bags (2), 'Reckitt's' Blue Bag, paper-wrap made by Reckitt and Colman (Australia) Ltd, Australia, c 2oth C. Made of powdered ultramarine and baking soda. RECKITT& COLMAN PTY.LIMITED SYDNEY AUSTRALIA / Reckitt's Bag Blue / Squeeze the bag in the last rinse / & stir. This keeps your linen white / / RECKITT & COLMAN PTY. LIMITED SYDNEY AUSTRALIA. Red & white stripes Regd.reckitts pty ltd., hull u.k., moorabbin, bentleigh, early settlers, pioneers, laundry equipment, linen, clothing, washing aids

Item of portable laundry equipment that might have multiple purposes including washing infants.Painted (exterior) galvanised iron oval wash tub. The portable tub has two handles and an overhanging rim.laundry equipment, wash tubs, galvanised iron household objects

These photographs were taken in the main street of Orbost looking south along Nicholson Street. Nicholson Street was remade in 1984 with new kerb alignments, the introduction of red brick paving and the planting of oak trees. This has since been changed.These photographs are pictorial records of construction in the main street of Orbost.Two black / white photographs of roadworks. 3278.1 is of two tip trucks on a newly sealed road. The commonwealth Bank is on the left and in the background is a sign to "COIN LAUNDRY'. 3278.2 is of three men at the edge of the road, backs to the camera.3278.1 - on back - "Resealing of Nicholson Street, Orbost, 1984" 3278.2 - on back - "Peter Dreverman in middle"orbost-nicholson-street construction-nicholson-street roadworks streetscape

We stock all goods you need. We receive laundry here and make your clothes steam. We supply ice. We clean you to shop here. 3rd Stall From the MarketRecovered from an abandoned bunker systembusiness card, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc

Used by the donor Gwen Asling (nee A'Vard) when she lived on her parent's (George and May A'Vard) dairy farm in 1920.The A'Vard family were pioneers who came to selected land in The Dandenong Ranges in 1898 Green enamel body, iron bottom, 2 control knobs, black wooden handle and petrol can attached Peerman pumpless, serial number PL/46 domestic appliance, laundry

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, laundry

Rectangular wooden frame with glass ribbed insert used to hand wash clothes (pre electric washing machines). Early wash boards were made of wood, then replaced by metal (19th century)O. In the 20th century galvanised steel was most common. Some modern boards were made of glass as this one is.Nonelaundry, washboard

Photograph depicts the huts in internment camp 3C and the one used as a wash house (not a laundry). 2 other copies in various sizes in file.Black and white photograph of a row of huts and some tall posts. Part of a fence in the bottom left corner.internment camp 3c, internment camp wash house

Collection of Merle Bush Ephemera. Advertising sheet for ''Traxo'' - the Great Cleanser for kitchen, laundry and lavatory. Details of how to use for washing clothes etc. plus guarantee details. Proprietors: The Taraxale Brewing Co., Depot: 4 City Market, Bendigo.person, individual, bush collection - personal

Robert Charles Letts - enlisted 1 Nov 1942 - discharged 27 Nov 1945. Rank: Pte Unit: 2/11 Aust mobile laundryThere are two old pay books for a WW2 soldier. 1. This has a brown buckram cover. No 260051. Australian Military Forces "Soldiers Pay Book" is printed at bottom. The centre has the Australian Government Crest. 2. Light brown cover. No. C90941 - Australian Military Forces "Soldiers Pay Book" is printed at bottom. The centre has the Australian Government Crest. Extra line at bottom marked 'continuation'. Inside both books are pages showing places - money - dates. The loose pages and cover are held together by two staples/book. 1. V65066 crossed out then VX 119118 written above it in white ink, LETTS, Robert Charles. The rear page has personal information. 2. VX119118 LETTS, Robert Charles. On front cover there is pay information and personal information throughout book. Rear cover has 2 x B & W portraits of soldier.ww2, soldiers pay

Advertisement from "Selected recipes from "The Leader" small corner books" (1930s). This advertisement is for Janitor Cleanser, "a universal cleanser for kitchen, laundry and all household chores".An example of early 20th century advertisingDigital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, "the leader" small corner books, janitor cleanser

Northern District School of Nursing nurse's base uniform 1950s - 70sBlue cotton uniform worn beneath white apron. The uniform is open at the front with nine button holes in right placket for buttons and shanks to attach. There are corresponding buttonholes on left side for closing, a small pocket at top left and a pocket at RHS of skirt. There is a small buttonhole at back of neck and at lower hem of sleeves to attach collar and cuffs. The front has gathering from below the shoulders and the back top has an inverted pleat at centre.A white tag with 'Cotton' in red is attached inside back neck. There are other indecipherable words in black marking pen most likely owner's name. Laundry mark BAS 574.nurses uniform, northern district school of nursing

Used in laundering clothing etc. Item would be rubbed against corrugations to remove ingrained dirt.Unpainted wooden framed washboard, clear glass corrugated on one side, with metal insert in top of frame.washboards, laundry, laundry equipment

Used in laundering clothing etc. The corrugated section used to remove ingrained dirt by rubbingWooden washboard, corrugated both sides, painted greenwashboards, laundry, laundry equipment