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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Shaving Mug
White shaving mug with orange edging and flower decoration. Cup on top is perforated to allow for shaving brush.personal effects-toilet requisites, shaving -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Shaving Brush
Shaving brush with metal handleSterilised, Made in London Englandpersonal effects-toilet requisites, shaving -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Wallet
Black leather wallet with metal clasppersonal effects, money containers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Razor, 1920
Metal Safety RazorAuto Strop Safety Razor Co P/L London England Pat Nov 18 1920 No 184908personal effects-toilet requisites, shaving -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Razor
Inscriptions 'Crown' and 'Imperial' suggest razor was made before 1914 - 18 warRazor with black movable handleCrown Imperial Spedial Hollow Ground Imperial Razor Made In Germanypersonal effects-toilet requisites, shaving -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Shaving Mug
White china shaving mug decorated with flowerspersonal effects-toilet requisites, shaving -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Hair Crimping Tongs
Metal hair crimping tongs with five prongs.personal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Hair Curlers
Metal hair curling tongs- Double handle with etching and 2 prongspersonal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Opera Glasses
Small black opera glasses in black leather case shaped to fit with a clip to close lid (broken) and a small silver plate inscribed H.Tate on front.|The inscription on the eye pieces of the opera glasses is in french as follows LAMAIRE FAB-T PARIS (Fab-t means Fabricant = Manufacturer)Lemaire Fab-t Paris On Glasses|H Tate on silver plate on casepersonal effects, seeing aids -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Spectacles glasses
Wire framed spectacles with bifocal lenspersonal effects, seeing aids -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Spectacles
Small pair wire framed spectacles.personal effects, seeing aids -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - Powder Tin
silver tin with 'powder' engraved on lidpersonal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Jar
Cut glass container with silver lid used for creamspersonal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Tobacco Tin
Green tobacco tin with Scots Crown InsigniaSilk Cut Virginia Tobacco The 'Grey'containers, commercial, personal effects, smoking accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Tobacco Tin
Yellow tobacco tin with illustration log cabin man, and horses. 'Log Cabin' Brand on red backgroundpersonal effects, smoking accessories, containers, commercial -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Tobacco Tin
Yellow Tobacco tin 'Perfection Aromatic Flake Tobacco' written in red.personal effects, smoking accessories, containers, commercial -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Tobacco Tin
Used as a Vest Pocket ContainerBlue background Tobacco Tin , Medium Strength Capstan Navy Cut.personal effects, smoking accessories, containers, commercial -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Wallet
Brown leather card case with two pocketspersonal effects, containers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Small suitcase, 1920 -30approx
From the Till collectionBrown leather case round stitched leather handles. Metal locksA. Till Mitchampersonal effects, travel goods -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - Ashtray, 1940's
From the collection of Margaret ScarlettTriangle shaped cream crockery ash tray. Fine green line around top edge. An indentation to hold lit cigarettes in each corner. Transfer of a bulldog sitting on Union Jack with warships and planes in the background on bottom of ashtray. 'Britain's Challenge' written on top of illustration and 'Come On..' below.'Britain's Challenge' Come On.. Empire England Ivory 741personal effects, smoking accessories, civic mementoes, souvenirs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Key Ring, 1994
Gift to guests at Mayoral Dinner Dance held on 10th June, 1994 at Golden Sands Receptions 399 Blackburn Road, East BurwoodGilt coloured key ring in shape of padlock. Solid part has inscription and logo of the City of Nunawading. In maroon cardboard box.'City of Nunawading'personal effects, keyrings & knives -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Spectacle lenses
Spare spectacle lenses1 pair spectacle lenses - glasspersonal effects, seeing aids -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Spectacles
Black spectacle case with hinged lid at one end. Small metal framed spectacles in case.Shepherds Friendly Society, East Anglia District - On Case.personal effects, seeing aids -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Iron
Small travelling iron with stand. Also known as a 'Goffering' iron or 'Sad Iron'. The iron is in three parts - a base plate on which to place the hot iron - the top which consists of a handle, skirt, and locking device for the centre of the iron which placed on a fuel stove to heat. The core of this iron is asbestos.Patented - May 20 1900|Asbestosdomestic items, irons, personal effects, travel goods -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Cigarette Lighter, 1950s
Used by member of the Simmenauer familyCigarette Lighter 1950s, silver coloured. Cylindrical section attached to square section.Mini Fox Made in Australia PATENTpersonal effects, smoking accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Toilet Requisites
Presented to Cecil John Wilson Gillan WWI. From Caulfield Mayoral Patriotic Fund in appreciation to a Caulfield Soldier. It was donated by the son in law of Cecil John Wilson Gillam.Presented to a WWI veteranLeather zippered case is a comforts package from the Caulfield Mayoral Patriotic Fund to a 'Caulfield Soldier.' Inside were two cylindrical containers with lids and a shaving brush, a rectangular lidded container containing soap. Inside is lined. There are four pieces missing. Inside is lined with striped plastic. It was used by Cecil John Wilson Gillan. Materials: Bakelite/Plastic (Containers); Leather (Case); Metal and Cotton (Zip).Gold writing. To a Caulfield Soldier as a token of appreciation from Caulfield Mayoral Patriotic Fund.military history, army, personal effects, containers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Toiletries Pack, c.2000
... personal items pack Functional object Toiletries Pack ...Presented to Lance Corporal Rahman, on deployment to East Timor April-October 2000 from collection at Mitcham R.S.L. Sub BranchDark grey cardboard box containing: .2 wet ones, .3 schick ultra plus shaver blades pack, .4 Mitcham deodorant pack,.5, .6 Johnson's cotton buds, .7 & .8 shaving soap stick, .9 Colgate tooth brush, .10 Colgate total toothpaste, .11 & .12 Palmolive soap, .13 & .14 Cashmere Bouquet soap, .15 Green plastic nail brush, .16 black plastic comb, .17 shaving brush, .18 lip balm, .19 Colgate dental ribbon, .20 chrome nail clippers, .21 White small towel.Defence personal items packDefence personal items pack. Male NSN 8465 66 145 6306personal effects, travel goods, uniforms, army, personal effects-toilet requisites, shaving -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Dressing Table Set, c1900
belonged to Dorothy Meaghers' motherdonated by Ray Meagher who was a councillor 1972-1979. He was also chairman of works committee 1974-76, and Mayor of Nunawading 1976-77. Rays' wife Dorothy was on lake committee and supported the extension of the lake reserve. Ray was also a local builder.1 rectangular cream coloured tray .2 oval shaped hand mirror with handle, coloured cream .3 narrow oblong cream coloured brush .4 oblong cream brush .5 rounded square cream powder container with raised bump on each side .6 lid for powder container with raised bumps on each side square shape .7square handkerchief with farm animals- blue edged .8 round pink coloured powder puff, dark pink. .9 round pink coloured powder puff, light pink. .10 round circle of nylon meshon cream container 'made in England'personal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Razor Strop
Two wooden blocks of wood joined with hinge to open out flat end to end. Blocks are lined with leather tacked to sides. A wooden fastener holds blocks together when folded.Razors are sharpened by honing razor on the leather.personal effects-toilet requisites, shaving -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Shaving Companion
Cream celluloid' Zylonite' shaving companion. It consists of an adjustable round mirror supported on a rod and standing on a round shaped bowl with a lid on top with a round hole in which a shaving brush was inserted. The bowl probably had a bowl insert to hold hot water.personal effects-toilet requisites, shaving