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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Knitting Needles
From donor's grandmother Mrs J Adams. She lived in Whitehorse Rd - they had a small orchard, almost on the corner of Springvale Rd.A pair of Patons No 10 Tortoiseshell knitting needleshandcrafts, knitting -
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Book - Knitting Pattern, 1/07/1935 12:00:00 AM
A5 size 16 page illustrated pamphlet, a ' Knitting Supplement to the Australian Home Journal; July 1935. Features patterns for a raglan jumper; Toby Wing jumper; Baby's Outfit; Girl' dress - Mavis design; Blue bell dressing Jacket; Man's sock. Sepia printed. Stapled.handcrafts, knitting, documents, pamphlets -
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Domestic object - Sewing Basket, c1960
Belong to Barbara RogalskiRectangular cane work basket - for sewing, embroidery or needlework etc. Construction of cane interwoven with blue and white plastic strips, with plastic tab and brass twist fastener. A handle attached to lid with brass hinges. Inside of box is lined with pink satin and the lid is padded with 'pearl' buttons - white plastic covered base - underside of box.domestic items, sewing, handcrafts, needlework -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Fan
Donated by Barbara Keene to whose mother, Mrs Osborne, the fan had belongedLadies' wooden folding fan made of 24 leaf. The fan is painted to resemble a black lacquered surface with gilded curlicue decoration and a hand painted motif of a pink floral bouquet. Small paper label on back of end stick reading: Made in SpainMade in Spaincostume accessories, female, handcrafts, woodwork -
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Decorative object - Tea-cosy Cover
Hand embroiderered tea-cosy cover - white linen with fully crocheted scalloped lace edging and a mid blue embroidered design based on the Willow Pattern story.The cover is single thickness with identical design on both sides.handcrafts, embroidery, manchester, table linen -
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Decorative object - Fan, 1970 - 1980
Thirty two stick sandalwood fan with decorative pierced design and hand painted design of blossom and butterfly. Sticks are secured with a gilt hinged wire loop threaded with a pale pink tassel.costume accessories, female, handcrafts, woodcarving -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Leatherwork Tools
Wooden block of wood with five semi-circular recessions graduated in size. Also four elongated wooden rods with round handle at top and a round shaped bottom approximately matching the holes in the block. Further wooden rod with elongated neck widening at the top with hole in top and a small pointed wooden rod with a round top. A total of 8 pieces in the set. Used for decorating leather. See sample in NA2849handcrafts, leatherworking, trades -
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Decorative object - Picture Frame
Leather tooled picture frame with laced edged edge, oval centre for picture, tooled around edge. Has picture of Gum nut babies. See Na2848 for the type of tools used to decorate this frame.handcrafts, leatherworking, trades -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Knitting Bag
This little shirt knitting bag was made so ladies could take their knitting to church to knit as long as it was knitting for the war effort in the First World WarA bag in the shape of a shirt. It has a collar and top at the front, cuff on sleeves, a small pocket with inscription ' Sister Susie Sewing Shirts for Soldiers'. A thick cord joined at the neck to hang on the arm of the knitter. Mustard yellow in colour.' Sister Susie Sewing Shirts for Soldiers'handcrafts, knitting -
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Domestic object - Hand Blotter, 1900-1950
Possibly part of a writing set.A lightweight wood hand blotter with green leather finished surfaces featuring gold tooled design. Blotter face is finished in dark green and black marbled paper.domestic items, writing equipment, handcrafts, leatherworking -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Tea Cosy
Purchased from Loch Collectables.Two pieces. Padded insert. With hand embroidered Richelieu work on fine cream linen. Insert woolen material, cotton on lower edge.manchester, table linen, handcrafts, embroidery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Pin Cushion
Small white padded cushion. Cotton base, covered with crochet lace. Could be used for hat pins.handcrafts, needlework, domestic items, sewing -
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Domestic object - Milk Jug Cover
White lace round milk jug cover with white shell on outside edge.handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work, domestic items, food storage & preservation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Milk Jug Cover
White cotton crocheted round milk jug cover. Stand up crocheted cup and saucer in centre edged in red. Red and cream beads around outside edgehandcrafts, crocheting or crochet work, domestic items, food storage & preservation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Milk Jug Cover
Round cream crocheted milk jug cover heavily encrusted with green beads in a triangle pattern.handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work, domestic items, food storage & preservation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Milk Jug Cover
Square white cotton crocheted milk jug cover. 'Milk' crocheted in centre and white and green beads around the edge.handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work, domestic items, food storage & preservation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Milk Jug Cover
White milk jug cover. Two layers placed diagonally one on top of other to form corners. Red and milky beads.handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work, domestic items, food storage & preservation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Milk Jug Cover
Round white cotton crocheted milk jug cover with intricate pattern of blue beads.handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work, domestic items, food storage & preservation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Milk Jug Cover
Triangular shaped white cotton crocheted milk jug cover with a pattern of red beads in each corner.handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work, domestic items, food storage & preservation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Milk Jug Cover
Round white and blue cotton milk jug cover with blue beads around rdge.handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work, domestic items, food storage & preservation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Milk Jug Cover
White cotton crocheted milk jug cover edged with yellow. Crocheted stand up cup and saucer in centre and yellow beads around outer edge.handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work, domestic items, food storage & preservation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Milk Jug Cover
White cotton crocheted milk jug cover. Round with crocheted stand up cup and saucer edged in pink in centre. White and pink beads around outer edge.handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work, domestic items, food storage & preservation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Milk Jug Cover
Hand crocheted with crystal beadsdomestic items, food storage & preservation, handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Milk Jug Cover
Hand crochet and decorated with blue glass beads with one in centre.handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work, domestic items, food storage & preservation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Milk Jug Cover
Betty Jones Collection.Square milk jug cover, crotchet with the words the Sun in the centre. Edge trimmed with eight red and yellow beads in corners.handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work, domestic items, food storage & preservation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Milk Jug Cover
Square cream crochet milk jug cover decorated with green and red beads.handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work, domestic items, food storage & preservation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Milk Jug Cover
Square crochet cotton Milk Jug Cover with birds in patternhandcrafts, crocheting or crochet work, domestic items, food storage & preservation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Milk Jug Cover
From the estate of the late Jean Ord, mother of the donor.Square fillet crotchet in white cotton with blue and pink beads around the edge. Square block pattern with milk written in centre.domestic items, food storage & preservation, handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work -
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Textile - Doyley, c1920
From the estate of the late Jean Ord, mother of the donor.A scalloped edge square mat with lace filled three petalled flowers at corners. Buttonhole stitched edging with satin stitch flowers. All white embroidery and material.handcrafts, embroidery, manchester, table linen -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Milk Jug Cover
Fine cotton, hand crochet milk jug cover.handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work, domestic items, food storage & preservation