Blousettes were popular for ladies wear under suits and cardigans in the 1930's and 1940's. Part of the Bette Jones collection.Fine voile and net blousette (blouse front and back); cream coloured. Ties at side- elastic at waist and back, satin ribbon at front and back. Front panel of three vertical panels of petit-point coloured flowers, centre panel flanked, each side, by four rows of cotton edging lace. Stand-up net collar of three rows of same edging lace. Back neck opening fastened with metal hooks and eyes.costume, female underwear

Part of Betty Jones collectionBlack chiffon scarf, square. White flower pattern embroidery in one cornercostume, female underwear

Part of Betty Jones collectionWhite, handmade needle lace collar for female dress.costume accessories, female

Part of Bette Jones collectionDeep beige linen apron with bib. Bib and skirt embroidered with flowers and leaves in pinks and greens. Apron edged and trimmed with cotton lace. No straps, so either designed to be pinned on or unfinished.costume, female working

Part of Bette Jones collectionPale blue leg garter embroidered with two rosettes.costume accessories, female

Part of Bette Jones collectionHand embroidered panel, cream coloured with brown cotton band machined onto lower edge. Blue and gold embroidery on brown band.handcrafts, embroidery

Skirt may have been worn as tennis skirt circa 1910-1920c 1910 White linen skirt, 3/4 length with placket fastening with 7 hooks and eyes. Wide hem and fold above hem. Laundered 2011costume, female

Baby clothes worn by Una Reynolds, member of the Society. Born 1927, died 2003.White, lawn cotton baby's underdress/petticoat. Sleeveless, with drawstring at waist. Hand sewn white chain stitching and lace trimming at high neckline and armholes. Drawstring at back neck opening and one button and buttonhole halfway to lace. Skirt edged with double row of white chain stitching and crochet lace.costume, infants'

Baby clothes worn by Una Reynolds, member of the Society. Born 1927, died 2003.Creamy-white, fine voile baby's dress.Bodice and short sleeves in magyur (dolman) style with buckingham point lace inserts. Square neck in lace edged with lace edging gathering. Skirt with lace inserts and handkerchief hem, edged with gathered, wider buckingham point lace. Side seams of bodice and skirt are lace inserts. Back opening with two buttons and buttonholes and white cotton tape tie from lace at neck.|Bolero in same fabric and lace. Has Peter Pan collar edged and trimmed in lace with silk ribbon insert tied at neck. Sleeves and front opening edged and trimmed with lace; lower edge has handkerchief points trimmed with lace.costume, infants'

Metal Australian flag flying on pole. Pin on rear coveredA.J. Parkes - badge|Ballow Reg'd - pin covenumismatics, badges

Distributed by the City of Nunawading Libraries to patronsInscribed plastic and magnetic-tape magnet for 'fridge. White background with brown wording and black picture of bookCity of Nunawading, Library and Information Service. Nunawading Library Phone 262 6555|Blackburn Library Phone 878 6851|Vermont South Library Phone 887 9646|Don't forget your Library Bookscivic mementoes, souvenirs

Mrs Shortland was an early Secretary of the Society.Two thick wooden pieces with three rubber legs. Press attached in the middle. Bottom bar with two attached screws which slot into the chrome bar on the top piece of wood. Trade mark of white bakelite.Beaucaire| Made in England|Picture of a Dandy inscription your best in mens wear $5costume accessories, male

Worn by Cecilia Foley , Blackburn, VictoriaLadies dress, black and white zig-zag print. Three buttons to waist; belted, eight panelled skirt. Circa 1960'sElcee. By Leon Cutler, New York, Sydneycostume, female

Worn by the donor's motherMachine knitted, brown and cream short sleeved dress and waist length, long sleeved jacket. Dress brown with cream pattern; polo necked, A line with inverted pleat at front of skirt, zip down back. Jacket Chanel style: brown with cream trim at neckline and along facingJoan Knitscostume, female

Oriental motifs c 1860, were the greatest influence on cheaper wares of Minton Ware from 1870's. Mary McGowan brought the item out from England in 1934Large earthenware oval dish decorated with blue and black motifs. Centre of dish has recessed design in shape of Xmas tree to receive turkey juices.Porcelain Marks Goddens|Mintons BBdomestic items, crockery

Glass cup with rubber pump attached; used for expressing milkIngram's Breast Relievermedicine, nursing

Huon pine container holding glass phial of perfumepersonal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics, personal effects, containers

Mary Russell, relative of Mary McGowan (mother or aunt?) brought the box among other items to Australia from England in 1934Small, metal oblong box with embossed pattern of tree, branch, flowers and birds in relief on lid. Around side, branch of flowers and leaves in relief. Red satin lining at bottom inside of box.personal effects, containers

Commemorative badge produced for the proclamation of the City of NunawadingGold plated embossed medal with red , white and blue ribbon attachedFront: 'City of Nunawading' with Coat of Arms. Back: 'City of Nunawading Proclaimed 1945 ' with wreathnumismatics, medals - commemorative, civic mementoes, souvenirs

Blue Morocco leather card holder lined in blue grograin. Navy blue ribbon straps to hold cardspersonal effects, containers

Purchased from Pamamull's Indian Silk Store, Melbourne, during 1940Brass match box cover with enamelled filigree pattern in blue, pink, red and green.personal effects, smoking accessories

Mother of pearl handle enclosing three folding bladespersonal effects, pocket knives

Round wooden box with basket weave pattern. Round wood turn pattern on lidpersonal effects, containers

Mary Russell (mother of Mary McGowan, donor) brought household items to Australia from England in 1934Round black painted metal badge-sized container with steel fastening pin on back. On top of 'badge' is a metal edged hole from which a gold hook, attached to a retractable gold chain, can be drawn. Gold hook intended for holding hat.Ketcham, McDougall, New York|Patent Feb. Apr 2403 26.10costume accessories, hat accessories

Worn by an aunt of donor, Lorraine FarnsworthCream silk cap; cream lace insert, edging trimmed with orange flowercostume, female nightwear

Dress length measure used for dressmaking Wooden ruler standing vertically on metal stand; metal adjuster fastened with a butterfly clipEasyhemdomestic items, sewing

Silver plated embossed medal of 1920.Front: H.R.H. Prince of Wales Welcome to Australia with bust of H. R. H. Back: To Commemorate the visit of HRH Prince of Wales to Australia 1920numismatics, medals - commemorative

Block (Matrix Press) was used in hot press printingMetal block with City of Nunawading Coat of Arms at centreLabore et Artetrades, printing