Cream nightdress, short sleeves, concealed press studs. Round neck and cuffs, lace yolk, pin tucked and embroidered, gathered back.costume, female nightwear

Owned by W.H.Arrowsmith, father of Ted Arrowsmith, and purchased by W.H Arrowsmith in the late 1940s and used by him until the late 1960s. He lived in 11 Maple Street Box Hill, 35 Cambridge Street Box Hill and Minna Street Blackburn.KODAK BROWNIE 620 Camera ANASTON black folding. Folds back into narrow case with handle. Box and instruction book included.ANASTON F/6.3 mount 370 Kodak London 100mm|DAKON shutter Brownie.photography, cameras

Purchased by Ted Arrowsmith in 1940 from chemist at 596 Station Street Box Hill, when he lived at 35 Cambridge Street Box Hill. Used by him until the 1960s. Carried throughout Australia and the South West Pacific War Zone in the R.A.A.F between 1942 and 1946.Black folding bellows camera.AGFA 127. Folds back into a narrow case with handle. Instruction book included.|Agfa - Bilinar lens - aperture f11to f22. Two view finders one Portrait and other Landscape. Fixed speed of 1/30th second plus time exposure.AGFA - Bilinar. Made in germany.photography, cameras

Lapel badge of Mr W.H.Arrowsmith, grandfather of donor and founder secretary of the Mitcham Branch of the Father's Association. see also NA2643Enamel on silver back ground - blue, red and white enamel - circular badge with crown surmounting and a steel pin for lapel. Sailors and soldiers Association Victoria was a forerunner of the RSL.On reverse 13616numismatics, badges

Back panel has been stuck to case. Original case would have had feet due to length of pendulum. Dial now fitted does not relate to this clock. Original dial is on back of new dial.Mantel clock in ash veneer on a spruce case. Eight metal decorative clasps around case. Roman numerals on clock face. Four round wooden legs. Clock has a suspension pendulum.horology, clocks

c 1880sA coat dress, cut on a Princess Line with twelve button holes down the front. Panelled each side of the buttons in heavy ribbon braid and lace overlay. Standup lace collar and|cuffs. Large bow at back.costume, female

Skirt belonged to Grace Begg(born 15-9-1857). Worn by her at Mt Carmel sheep station, near Heathcote, Victoria. Station managed by her father John Begg. Grace married Russell Scott Thomas on 2 August 1890 at Heathcote and later lived in Albert Park. She was grandmother of Russell Alexander of Creek Road Mitcham (Russell Alexander Menswear Mitcham). His wife Coral wore the frock on occasions.c 1890 Black grograin material skirt, two double inverted pleats in front, two flat covered buttons and four acorn shaped buttons (covered) joined with rouleaux to the shape of frogs. Lined with silk and black velvet edging around the lower edge. Open at back with a placket closed with hooks and eyes. Two pleats each side of centre back seam.costume, female

Knitting instruction/pattern book with black and white photographs on cover front and back. 35pages. Consists of a variety of standard pullover and socks patterns etc.books, school/educational, handcrafts, knitting

Childs white lawn pinafore with Broderie Anglais all around edge, two ties at waist with Broderie on each end. 8 cm tucks from neck to waist held in place at waist with lace. Tape at neck to fasten. Open down back with three buttons.costume, children's

Baby's dress of voile cotton with embroidered yoke and hemline and sleeves. Lace trim around neck and sleeves. Ribbon insertion on yoke. Three buttons on back.costume, infants'

Used by Mrs Johns of Orient Ave Mitcham about 30 years ago.Battery operated transistor portable radio. Enclosed in a brown leather case with handle on top. Opens at back for placement of batteries. Metal front, glass dial with tuning and volume knobs.AWA RADIOLA Transistor Eight.communication, radio

Collectable Cards. Produced by Coles to commemorate the XVIth Olympiad held in Melbourne in 1956. Three cards represented/featured flags and floral emblem of each competing nation at the games and the fourth card features Olympic sports e.g. hurdlesFour small full colour printed cards from the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne. Three card depict National Flags along with a flower; the fourth card depicts a hurdles athlete and sports grandstand. Each card features Olympic Logo in one corner - see also History of object.Card 1 - 'Czechoslovakia - Linden XV1th Olympiad/ Melbourne 1956'|Card 2 - 'Denmark - Forget-me-nots XVI Olympiad/Melbourne 1956'|Card 3 - 'USSR (Russia) - Poppy - XVI Olympiad/ Melbourne 1956'|Card 4 - 'Hurdles' XVIth Olympiad/Melbourne 1956'|On back off all cards 'Exclusive Coles Production'documents, cards, recreations, sports

Pair of suede mid-length beige or fawn women's size 6 3/4 gloves with 3 stitched darts along back of hands. Gloves are joined near openings with length of white cotton. Labels and printed markings inside both gloves.Inside right hand glove : 'Made in France / 6 3/4 / (in cursive) Suedelav' Inside left hand glove : 'Leather / Made in France' '207' on paper label : 'V4/86L/ipx/39/6'costume accessories, female

Pair of women's beige coloured 'Sueded Calfskin' gloves size 6 1/2. Decoratively pierced and stitched with cross stitch along back of wrist, labels in both gloves inside cuff.Left hand label '6 1/2' / 'Made in Western Germany'costume accessories, female

Pair cream cotton women's gloves - wrist length with white 'French Knot' stitch detailing around fingers, wrist, and along single dart along back of each glove. Label inside left hand glove. Also plastic bag which may be original packaging.On label: '100% Cotton / Size6 1/2 / Made in Philippines'costume accessories, glove accessories

Wedding gown worn by Dianne Warren for her wedding in 1978, daughter of Frances Warren1978 White wedding dress in a fibre material with all over pattern embossed full length with train, long sleeves coming to a point, 5 buttons and loops fastening. Curved shape neckline, high waist, curved at front, seams over bust, five panel skirt. 34 covered buttons and loops down back.costume, female ceremonial

Doll's Clothes made by donor. Shoes purchased by Society.Blue and white check seersucker dress with peter pan collar, puff sleeves, two ticks down front bodice. Gathered skirt with two buttons down back. Blue panties. Broderie white anglaise half petticoat with ties at waist. White sandal type shoes with cut out daisies on front of shoes, T bar with small pearl button. Shoes are white vinyl with leather soles.toys, doll's clothes

High chair belonged to Cathy, Bruce Reynolds' daughterYellow wooden Doll's high chair, four rungs and a step and tray. A decal of 'Jack Be Nimble' transfer is on back of seat. Tray is of blue laminex.toys, dolls' accessories

15 page, stapled magazine, 'No 377, Vol 32-Weldo's Practical Needlework: Weldon's Broderie Anglaise'. Extensively illustrated with photographs and drawings. There is a 10 inch ruler marked down the front spine and advertisement for 'Arderns Star Sylko' on the back cover. Contents include; instructions for ladder work; applique file; net; richelieu and block and shadow workSmall pencil graffiti/diagram in right margin of front cover.handcrafts, embroidery, needlework

Sample of Australian Army RationAn eight portion chocolate bar enclosed in green foil-backed paper. Marked Army chocolate and 50g Net Ration with Australian Army Insignia; Makers name and address - Allen Lifesavers Limited, Lane Cove, NSW, 2066.Allen Lifesavers Limited, Lane Cove, NSW 2066food & drink consumption, rations, australian army

Carte de Visite. Portrait photograph, c. 2.25x3.5 ins.card mounted, with the photographer's name, etc. on the back. Cost cut by use of multiple lens. Collected (friends, celebrities, etc.) , for albums; not used as visiting cards. Mainly 1860s, but the fashion revived in the 1890s with a larger 'cabinet card'Hand tinted, with oil paint Carte de Viste of a middle aged woman. Held in a hinged leather bound case with a clip fastener. Photo surrounded by patterned gold leaf on left hand inner side. The right hand side covered with padded brown velvet. Daguerreotype.photography, photographs / slides / film

Celluloid doll in Breton France costume. Still has tag 'Le Minor Bretagne' on wrist. Dressed in purple satin dress with gold embroidered binding and white satin overskirt. Cap with red ribbon ties and long ribbons at back. Label on skirt Made in France.Made in Francetoys, dolls

White porcelain bread and butter plate with gold and dark blue border265 (in gold on back)domestic items, crockery

Dark blue child's dress with white embroidered flowers around hem. Drawstring neck, lined bodice and drawstring waist. One button at back. Puffed sleevescostume, children's