Cream silk man's handkerchief with 4cm hem and embroidered 'A' in one corner.costume accessories, male

A ladies hair net made from human hair, colour grey. In original envelopeMade expressly for The Myer Emporium.costume accessories, hair accessories

Donors were:- Hepburn, Mrs A.E. Hepburn, Miss E Hepburn, Mr. Hepburn Mr. Zeogh Holman, Mrs. Evalie.The Illustrated Australian News published 1864-1896 was a pictorial newspaper based in Melbourne. It was published by David Syme & Co. The framed etching was copied from a supplement in the newspaper. The State Library of NSW. Search Manuscripts, Oral History, and Pictures Catalogue, has copies of the newspaper.A black and white etching titled 'A Native Funeral. A reminiscence of the Murray River' in a black frame with gold inner edge and grey mount. Picture features six canoes with lead canoe, in centre, carrying a body covered with foliage. April 2012: During restoration it was found under the original mount board the print 'Supplement to the Illustrated Australian News December 1885' First Nations.Supplement to the Illustrated Australian News December 1885illustrations, etchings

Six sided box made for keeping collar studs etc. Yellow with light green opaque base and trim on lid which has a yellow stud ornament. Include a number of studs.costume accessories, male, personal effects, containers

Needle case is part of a collection of sewing tools donated by Betty McPhee.Green mottled leather wallet style case containing sewing needles of various sizes. Includes 5, 4/8, 6 rug, crewel, darners, chenille.handcrafts, equipment

Needles are part of a collection of sewing tools donated by Betty McPhee.Packet of assorted Bodkins and needles used in knitting.Milwards Gold Seal Needleshandcrafts, equipment

Needles are part of a collection of sewing tools donated by Betty McPhee.Packet of double long sewing needles six 3/7.H. Milwards & Sons - Double Long 8 Needles No>3/7handcrafts, equipment

Needle case is part of a collection of sewing tools donated by Betty McPhee.Plastic folder case containing needles of various sizes. Folder has floral picture on front and a green and blue leaf pattern on back.Golden Fleece| Made in Redditch, Englandhandcrafts, equipment

Used by Philip Bennett of 122 Thames Street Box Hill.Brown glass bottle with screw cap containing peroxide of hydrogen. Label.Peroxide of Hydrogen B.P.|Bottled by the Kenyon Drug Co. 99 Helen Street, Northcote, Melbourne.medicine, pharmacy, glass technology, bottles

Used by Philip Bennett of 122 Thames Street Box hill,m 1926-1997.Brown glass bottle, with cork, containing Lysol. Label.Lysol Disinfectant + germicidemedicine, pharmacy, glass technology, bottles

Handmade for Glory Box by Emily Templeman in 1917.|Aunt of Bruce Reynolds.Fine white cotton - edged with pin tucked and lace frill - with tapes.manchester, bedding

Purchased by Bruce Reynolds Aunt, Emily Templeman for her glory box in 1917.Cream cotton lace machine made all over pattern medallions, flowers and squares.manchester, table linen

Leaf shaped fan made of strands, possibly raffia- woven around a central bamboo strut which forms the cone of the handle. Coloured design of indigo and dark blue formed by use of coloured strands.handcrafts, basketwork, costume accessories, female

Baby's frock worn by Bruce Reynolds daughter, Clare.Very fine cotton muslin round neck hand smocked in different colours, smocked sleeves, embroidered around hem. Mexican figures. Two press studs at neck at back.costume, children's

Made and embroidered by Phoebe Lewell as a school project when she was 16years old. It was acquired through the Webster family of Vermont, when Bruce Reynolds was selling some items for them. It was subsequently donated to the Society by Bruce Reynolds.White cotton baby frock smocked in blue at yoke and sleeves, with blue feather stitch around yoke and neck.costume, children's

Opened packet of circular paper doyleys. Size 8 on red and gold label with a cats head logo. Packet is made of part blue/ green and part cellophane. Doyleys are mainly pierced with some embossing.On either side of cats head logo are the words 'Trade Mark'.domestic items, table setting, food & drink consumption

2/3 indicates that it probably cost two shillings and threepence when originally purchased prior to changeover to decimal currency in c1964.Small packet of oval doyleys with embossed and pierced design of leaves and flowers. Wrapped in a cellophane packet with red and gilt labels.DEEKO embossed on back of each paper also on back of packet in black crayon the numbers: 2/3domestic items, table setting, food & drink consumption

Spoon shaped infuser used to brew tea. Metal with spring loaded handle - squeeze to open infuser to fill or empty.domestic items, food & drink consumption

Oval silver plated / electroplated deco clothes brush. Natural bristle. Set in wood base.costume accessories, clothes accessories

Brown velvet bow tie - ready made with plastic collar clip and shirt wings.Makers name stamped on one wing(needs to be held up to light to see)costume accessories, collar accessories, male

Made by donor's aunt, Emily Templeman for her glory box in 1917.Doyley case, 28cm in diameter, top and bottom, lined with striped material and covered with yellow cotton material and embroidered with a crinoline lady and flowers. 'Doyles' embroidered on it. Mauve button hole stitch embroidered around edge. Cream ribbon ties.handcrafts, embroidery, containers, domestic

Brown glass bottle with screw cap containing liniment including a brown cardboard box.Sloans Family Linament.medicine, first aid, glass technology, bottles

Cloth double headed doll - one white and one black with reversible clothestoys, dolls

Probably purchased from 'The Tie Shop', a British franchise that commenced operation in Australia in the early 1980s.Silk bow tie (ready made) with adjustable collar band. Dark navy blue with red, yellow and green flower and leaf pattern.|Also include is a yellow card giving location of 'The Tie Shop' outlets in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. On reverse side are graphic descriptions of tying a tie.on collar band - Santostefano by Italo Ferretticostume accessories, collar accessories, male

Large white ceramic feeding cup with spout and one handle. Designed for pulped food or liquids fed to invalids who are unable to consume solids.domestic items, crockery, domestic items, food & drink consumption

This garment was owned by the Box Hill Historical Society who gave it to this Society after the Council amalgamation in 1994.Ladies costume. Brown taffetta, velvet, braid and cream lace. Boned fitted jacket, slim sleeves with lace and velvet cuffs. Lace jabot hook fastening. Full skirt with brown velvet panel. Fringe left side, braid right side. Material has scattered embroidered flowers.costume, female

Small sampler with alphabet letter and name of embroider.Victorian Sampler 1874 Ellen Ripper age 12handcrafts, embroidery

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

Used by George Warren, Husband of donor who used it for home maintenance.Cast iron pot with handle and inner pot with handle. Used as a double boiler to melt glue for joinery.Letters around pot not very distinct. DD on bottom of inner pot.trades, tools, carpentry

Bakelite mottled green fountain pen. 'Swan' brand.Swan Brand - Self Filler|Mabie, Todd + Co Ltd. Picture of a swan pressed on pen and pocket clip. Made in Englanddomestic items, writing equipment