Former catalog # 119. Cast Iron Charcoal burning Flat Iron. Curved triangular shape with black turned wooden handle. The chimney has a filigree patterning at the end of the spout. The attachments on the top of the iron are missing. Approximately 16cm x 20 cm. The rear hatch is approximately 2cm in diameter and covered by a swivel hatch with a figurine resembling a human face?.human face Figurinedomestic equipment, laundering, iron

Coleman spirit iron with blue and white speckled body, chrome plated base and spirit tank, wooden handle and a bakelite control knob, on a chrome plated stand impressed with the Coleman name. Made in Australia by arrangement with Coleman Lamp & Stove Co Ltd Canada Proprietor of Regd Trade Mark No 67296 Jan 14 1936Coleman Lamp & Stove Co Ltddomestic equipment, laundering, iron

Chrome plated electric iron with wooden handle.domestic equipment, laundering, iron

Cast iron trivet for a flat iron raised on three legs with a handle and diamond shaped cutouts.T Johnson No2domestic equipment, laundering, flat iron base

Hand made flat iron trivet using 2 wood screws as legs.domestic equipment, laundering, flat iron base

Cardboard box with lid, covered with paper labels reading Lewis & Whittys Heliotrope Rice Starch with illustration of a woman in period costume & flowers on lid, contains instruction sheet.Diamond Trade Mark Roedel & Codomestic equipment, laundering, starch

Green & yellow cardboard box with contents of Coral 100% Rice Starch, instructions for use on back.Coral Manufacturing Pty Ltd Box 1572 GPO Sydney NSWdomestic equipment, laundering, starch

Number 6 flat iron with the letter S circled and number 6 shown on body of iron.Sdomestic equipment, laundering, iron

Silvesters patent number 4 curved bottom cast iron for pressing lace and celluloid collars.Silvesters Patent & logodomestic equipment, laundering, iron

Metal flat iron with handle, makers marks unreadable.domestic equipment, laundering, iron

Bought to enhance the collection of domestic items No providencetwo (2) Wooden "Gypsy" pegs. Dowel split and fixed with a band of tin shaped at lower edgeslocal history, domestic items, laundering

Silvesters cast iron number 7 flat iron.Silvesters logo & number 7domestic equipment, laundering, iron

Naval Uniform - brand new. 1. Jacket - 75% cotton, 25% polyester fabric. Grey, dark grey and dark green disruptive pattern. Metal stud closures. Epaulettes - gold embroidered crown, crossed anchors and "AUSTRALIA" unit shoulder flashes - both embroidered with gold, white and red thread - R. three headed dog/ "HMAS CERBERUS" - ships badge. L. Australian Navy White Ensign. Chest patch - embroidered gold, red and white RAN Patch - Crown, Anchor and R.A.N. logo. 2. Trousers - 75% cotton, 25% polyester fabric, grey, dark grey and dark green disruptive pattern.Both - Maker's label - black print on white label "CTE PTY LTD/ JUNE 2010/2011" / "75% cotton 25% polyester/ FR treated". Then extensive information on laundering care of fabric. "MADE IN AUSTRALIA" .uniforms, dpnu, ran

Flour bags were used for bulk purchases of flour in early to mid 20th century. They would have been laundered and re-used for storage. In earlier times empty flour bags were washed and boiled and then made into tea towels or children’s bloomers, or underwear.White Bakers calico flour bag. Bakers Brand, name and address on front."Golden Crust" 50 lb Net. Self-raising flour - Blended with Phosphate Aerator!

The KB 143 No was an individual No given to a soldier so as to enable clothes to be washed at a laundry in Baria South Vietnam. If not you were expected to launder them yourself in cold water if you had the time. Item issued to Peter Ball 3796117, refer Cat No 4704Trousers, cotton, green, work dress with 2 side pockets, 2 front pockets, 2 rear pockets, buttons are plastic.Yakka Pty Ltd Victoria 1968 - DSN 8405-66--29-6610 Waist & size 33/37R Written: Peter BALL - KB 143uniform, military, work dress

Ledcourt State School Students at Glenorchy Sports Day Back: Margaret Mason, Shirley Walker, Laura Howard, Mervyn & Sylvia Launder, Joan Clark, Gordon Pickering, Bill Cunningham, Neville Howard Front: Lorraine & Mervyn Pickering, Margaret Howard, Arthur Clark Group of Sudent with Sashes and Flag

This laundry box would have been used by a woman who was travelling to hang up in a bedroom small items of clothing that had been laundered. Different types of laundry sets have been available for travellers for many years and sets of a more modern nature are in use today. This laundry set is retained as an example of a woman’s laundry set from the past. This is a mottled blue container made of Bakelite. The box contains eight small wooden pegs. This set is incomplete as originally there would have been ten pegs and some string to use as a small clothesline. The box also has a slip of paper with printed material indicating the use and value of the laundry set. The top of the container has had some cloth material pasted on but this is largely worn off. ‘Ladies travelling laundry set. This practical little outfit solves the problem of drying light lingerie when travelling, as such articles can easily be hung up in the boudoir. Indispensable for drying silk stockings and similar articles.’ women’s accessories, history of warrnambool

Blue bags were used for whitening laundry during washing.Cylindrical piece of laundry blue, wrapped in white paper, printed in red. Also 2 pieces in cardboard box.Reckitt's blue bagreckitts blue bag, clothes washing, laundry goods, laundering

Wooden double wash trough on wooden legs. Wooden splash back 8 cm wide. the left hand trough is stained blue. The square wooden legs are braced on either side at floor level. At each side of the trough, there are two iron rods to hold the wood in shape.uebergang, allansford, laundering, troughs

Cast iron coal iron or Box iron with wooden handles, hinged top lifts for inserting hot coals inside and a chimney in front allows smoke to escape, a small hole on rear with door allows for air flow. Estate of E. Shermandomestic equipment, laundering, iron, estate of e. sherman

Silvesters Patent number 5 cast iron flat iron. Estate of E. ShermanSilvesters Patentdomestic equipment, laundering, iron, estate of e. sherman

This was donated by the Eastern Emergency VolunteersHOOVER TWIN TUB WASHING MACHINE MODEL 1116 The twin tub machine appears to have been developed to assist in the washing of clothes by including a spin dryer. One tub had an agitator in the side wall to wash clothes which were then lifted into the spin dryer.Hoovermatic GZ046916domestic items, laundering, electrical technology, appliances & accessories

Was used by owner until concerned that children may have hurt themselves on the wringerSimpson electric washing machine with wringer attached above bowl. White, round with removable lid. Front lever: Wash/Stop; three buttons on front: Empty-Wash-Off indicated. Appliance on castors attached wringer with metal drip tray and two rubber rollers. Wringer will pivot.Simpsondomestic items, laundering, electrical technology, appliances & accessories

Linen bag with drawstring. 'Linen' in yellow embroidered on front and surrounded by white flowers and green leaves.handcrafts, needlework, domestic items, laundering

Large galvanised steel tub with two handles. Used for washing clothes and small children.domestic items, laundering, metalcraft, tinware

Oval shaped metal iron marked Asbestos Sad Iron 72-A with a hole on both sides to take a handle.domestic equipment, laundering, iron, estate of e sherman

Oval shaped metal iron marked Asbestos Sad Iron 72-B with hole on both sides to take a handle.domestic equipment, laundering, iron, edstate of e. sherman

Hessian apron edged with blue binding. Wool embroidery - blue flowers with green leaves - top and bottom pocket (2) rope tiesdomestic items, laundering, costume, female working

Purchased for the collection by Barbara Gardiner at auctionAn example of the evolution of irons some of which date from the 1830sCast iron charcoal burning clothes iron. The main body has a lid which is opened by a handle which swings across to unlock the lid and swings back to lock under two brackets. The iron has a wooden handle and is supported by an upright which is cracked and wired together. There is a tin chimney attached to the outlet on the main body of the iron and a small trapdoor in the back.Kdomestic items, irons, domestic items, laundering