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Parks Victoria - Days Mill and Farm
Domestic object - Handles
... various different domestic crockery items.... and from various different domestic crockery items. Domestic object ...Found in an above ground rubbish pile at Days Mill and Farm.Six white ceramic handles of differing sizes and from various different domestic crockery items.william day, anne day, joseph day, robert day -
Blacksmith's Cottage and Forge
Boiler pot, Early 20th Century
... Domestic item used in cooking and food preparation.... Marsh goldfields Domestic item used in cooking and food ...Domestic item used in cooking and food preparation.Local historyRound pot with long handle and tin lid with handle.Kendrick ??? 6 pints No 6domestic, cooking, kitchen, food preparation, iron pot -
Blacksmith's Cottage and Forge
Boiler, Early 20th Century
... Domestic item used for cooking and food preparation... Marsh goldfields Domestic item used for cooking and food ...Domestic item used for cooking and food preparationLocal historyCast iron oval cooking pot. Hooked handle attached to lugs on side of pot. Tin lid has central handle.Clark & Co 2 1/2 G embossed on side of pot. domestic, cast iron, clark, food preparation, iron pot -
Blacksmith's Cottage and Forge
Demi John, 1900
... This is a domestic item of earthenware used to store... Marsh goldfields This is a domestic item of earthenware used ...This is a domestic item of earthenware used to store liquidsA small cylindrical earthenware Demi John with a narrow neck.ceramics, kitchenware, earthenware, containers, jars -
Blacksmith's Cottage and Forge
Gem-scone iron
... Domestic item used to bake gem scones.... Marsh goldfields Domestic item used to bake gem scones. Local ...Domestic item used to bake gem scones.Local historyRectangle shaped cast iron baking utensil with 3 rows of 8 cups.domestic, cast iron, food preparation, gem scones -
Blacksmith's Cottage and Forge
Pin cushion, 19th Century
... Handmade domestic item used when sewing.... Marsh goldfields Handmade domestic item used when sewing. Rund ...Handmade domestic item used when sewing.Rund red velevet, handmade, possibly filled with sawdust, used to hold pins. -
Blacksmith's Cottage and Forge
Birthday Candles in box, Early 20th Century
... Domestic item used decorating birthday cakes.... Marsh goldfields Domestic item used decorating birthday cakes ...Domestic item used decorating birthday cakes.Local history24 pink candles in small brown imitation leather covered box. Makers label on topPrice's Patent Candle Company Limited, London, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow. Birthday Candles -
Blacksmith's Cottage and Forge
Pannikin - tin, 1920
... Home made domestic item made for or by H. Arnup.... Marsh goldfields Home made domestic item made for or by H. Arnup ...Home made domestic item made for or by H. Arnup.Local historyTin pannikin/cup cylindrical shape with two folding wire handles"H. Arnup " (local person) handpainted in red paint -
Clunes Museum
Domestic object - FLAT IRON - DOMESTIC
... domestic item...Example of domestic items used prior to the invention... of domestic items used prior to the invention of electricity flat iron ...Example of domestic items used prior to the invention of electricityCAST METAL FLAT IRON FOR PRESSING CLOTHES"METTERS K P B VIC" RAISED ON BODY THE NUMBER "5" IS RAISED ON BODYflat iron, domestic item -
Mont De Lancey
Domestic object - Mixing Bowl, early 1900's
... A mass produced unbranded domestic item used before 1950's....-and-dandenong-ranges A mass produced unbranded domestic item used before ...A mass produced unbranded domestic item used before 1950's.A vintage medium sized cream coloured stoneware mixing bowl with a pouring lip for cooking. It has thick raised scalloped relief pattern around the body.ceramic bowl, kitchenware, cooking, mixing bowl -
Mont De Lancey
Domestic object - Mixing Bowls, early 1900's
... Mass produced unbranded domestic items used before 1950's....-and-dandenong-ranges Mass produced unbranded domestic items used before ...Mass produced unbranded domestic items used before 1950's.Three vintage different sized cream coloured stoneware mixing bowls with a pouring lip for cooking. They have a thick raised scalloped relief pattern around the body. There are two large and one medium sized.ceramic bowl, kitchenware, cooking, mixing bowl -
Mont De Lancey
Domestic object - Mixing Bowl, Hoffman, early 1900's
... A mass produced unbranded domestic item used before 1950's....-and-dandenong-ranges A mass produced unbranded domestic item used before ...A mass produced unbranded domestic item used before 1950's.A vintage medium sized cream coloured stoneware mixing bowl with a pouring lip for cooking. It has three wide green stripes around the body of the bowl. 'Hoffman//9//Australia' printed on the base.ceramic bowl, kitchenware, cooking, mixing bowl -
Blacksmith's Cottage and Forge
Iron-flat, Iron, 19th. century
... Domestic item, well used. Heated on the stove top and used... Marsh goldfields Domestic item, well used. Heated on the stove ...Domestic item, well used. Heated on the stove top and used to iron clothes.Interesting domestic item that shows how ironing was done prior to electricity.Black, heavy, triangular shaped with handle attached. Handle rounded smoothed metal.domestic, iron, cast iron, iron flat -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Tablecloth, 19th century or early 20th century
... The fringed tablecloth is an example of a domestic item... of a domestic item brought to Australia by early settlers in the Western ...The fringed tablecloth is an example of a domestic item brought to Australia by early settlers in the Western District of Victoria as a home comfort.The fringed tablecloth helps tell the story of the arrival of European settlers and the small, light home comforts they brought with them to maintain a meaningful connection to home.Fringed and lined tablecloth. The front is hand embroidered on brown loose weave fabric, the back a pale yellow polished cotton fabric. The edges on the back have been turned and machine stitched. Hand-stitching has been used to join the top to the back and to add the fringe around the edges. The embroidery uses tapestry wool in cream, yellow, brown and green tones. The style is possibly an example of European folk style embroidery. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime museum & village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, tablecloth, fringed tablecloth, embroidered tablecloth, european embroidery, hand sewing, domestic object -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Inventory of Contents of "Holmbush" 1st December 1943
... An inventory of domestic items purchased for Holmbush... An inventory of domestic items purchased for Holmbush together ...An inventory of domestic items purchased for Holmbush together with their cost when Holmbush was first established as a hostel for Junior Legatees.Gives an insight into the early history of one of Melbourne Legacy's residences.Foolscap sheets x 2 with black type listing the contents of Holmbush.residences, holmbush -
Blacksmith's Cottage and Forge
Boiler Pot
... Domestic cooking item... Marsh goldfields Domestic cooking item Local History domestic ...Domestic cooking itemLocal HistoryRound pot with long iron handle and tin lid with handle, grey metallic colour.Kenrick - FIRST QUALITY - 4 QUARTS-No 7 T & C CLARKE & Co. LTD A? 455879 domestic, cooking, kitchen, cast iron, food preparation, cast iron pot, clarke, foundry -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Domestic object - Carving Set; knife, fork and knife sharpener, c1900
... domestic items with them when travelling from England 19thC... settlers in Moorabbin Shire brought cutlery and other domestic ...Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire brought cutlery and other domestic items with them when travelling from England 19thC. This carving set; knife, fork and knife sharpener was used by a pioneer family.This carving set; knife, fork and knife sharpener is typical of the cutlery used by early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900 A set of carving implements with ivory handles with chased and repousse silver plate caps and collars; Knife, Fork and Knife sharpener. The Fork has a flip up thumb guard. On Knife: Joseph Elliot & Sons, Cutlers, Sheffield" with the mirror "C"s and Maltese cross mark used after 1825 On knife sharpener: CAST STEELcutlery, cast steel, kitchen equipment, early settlers, moorabbin, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Glass cup, 1960s
... Vintage domestic item... domestic item Supper items at 1960s local dances. This is a moulded ...Glass ware for domestic use as crockery was popular in Australia in the 1960s. In our local area, the Warrnambool district, glass cups such as this one were provided at supper time at local dances for the dancers to have a cup of tea. The over heating of the handle was a draw back to the use of glass cups and so they went out of fashion. This item has social significance.This is a moulded glass cup with vertical ridges on the body and a curved handle.glass cups, vintage domestic item, supper items at 1960s local dances. -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Domestic object - Charcoal Iron, c1850 - 1930s
... of electricity. Domestic appliances Household items Women's work "S ...This iron was used by women to press the clothes from the mid 19th century. Coal embers were put inside, heating the base of the iron. Small bellows could be used to fire up the embers in order to keep the iron hot. This item is significant as it represents the appliances used by women from the mid 19th century until the advent of electricity.This charcoal iron is made of cast iron. It has a hinged lid so that embers can be put inside as the source of heat. The lid has a curved funnel and a wooden handle. The funnel kept the smoke away from the clothing. Bellows would be used to blow air into the iron and keep the coals burning. It has a wooden handle and the lever used to open the lid is also made from wood. There is a hole with a swivel cover at the back of the iron to check the coals. "S" on the swivel cover.domestic appliances, household items, women's work -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Domestic object - Vintage Crumb Scraper Set
... of domestic items used in the early 20th century. table crumber dining ...This item is from a collection donated by descendants of John Francis Turner of Wodonga. Mr. Turner was born on 6 June 1885. He completed all of his schooling at Scotts Boarding School in Albury, New South Wales. On leaving school, he was employed at Dalgety’s, Albury as an auctioneer. In 1924 John was promoted to Manager of the Wodonga Branch of Dalgety’s. On 15/03/1900 he married Beatrice Neal (born 7/12/1887 and died 7/2/1953) from Collingwood, Victoria. They had 4 daughters – Francis (Nancy), Heather, Jessie and Mary. In 1920, the family moved From Albury to Wodonga, purchasing their family home “Locherbie” at 169 High Street, Wodonga. "Locherbie" still stands in Wodonga in 2022. The collection contains items used by the Turner family during their life in Wodonga. A table scraper or sweeper was used in households and fine dining situations to ensure crumbs and small pieces of food could be easily and quickly removed.This item comes from a collection used by a prominent citizen of Wodonga. It is also an excellent example of domestic items used in the early 20th century.A small tray and scraper designed to sweep stray crumbs and bits of food off tabletops. This set has a kookaburra design on each piece,table crumber, dining items, domestic utensils -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Eastern Emergency Relief Network
... Rooney. The object of the network is to collect domestic items... Rooney. The object of the network is to collect domestic items ...The Nunawading Ladies Benevolent Society became the Whitehorse Emergency Relief Network in 1999 when a number of local organizations were encouraged to form a network by Betty and Keith Rooney. The object of the network is to collect domestic items to assist people in need, especially women who have been victims of domestic violence.Coloured photograph of Jim Jamieson, an unknown woman and Keith Rooney in front of a truck that was donated to the Whitehorse Emergency Relief Network by Mitcham Rotary and Jack Brockhoff of Brockhoff Biscuits. A sponsor of the Relief Network is the Dreamworks organization.eastern emergency relief network, jamieson jim, rooney keith -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Whitehorse Emergency Relief Network
... Rooney. The object was to collect domestic items of good quality... Rooney. The object was to collect domestic items of good quality ...The Nunawading Ladies Benevolent Society became the Whitehorse Emergency Relief Network in 1999, when a number of local organizations were encouraged to form a network by Betty and Keith Rooney. The object was to collect domestic items of good quality to assist people in need, especially women who have been the victims of domestic violence.Coloured photograph of the interior of the Whitehorse Emergency Relief Network 10-12, Thornton Crescent, Nunawading. Domestic goods showneastern emergency relief centre, thornton crescent mitcham nos 10-12 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Eastern Emergency Relief Network
... and Keith Rooney. The object is to collect domestic items of good... and Keith Rooney. The object is to collect domestic items of good ...The Nunawading Ladies Benevolent Society became the Whitehorse Emergency Relief Network in 1999 when a number of community organizations were encouraged to form a network by Betty and Keith Rooney. The object is to collect domestic items of good quality to assist people in need, especially women who have been the victims of domestic violence.Coloured photograph of the opening of the Eastern Emergency Relief Network, 10-12 Thornton Crescent, Mitcham on April 13 1999. Photograph shows people viewing donated goods.whitehorse emergency relief network, mitcham, thornton crescent no 10-12 -
Orbost & District Historical Society
bottle, first half 20th century
... (potassium permanganate) was a popular domestic item for decades, its... (potassium permanganate) was a popular domestic item for decades, its ...This bottle contained Condy's crystals. Condy's Crystals (potassium permanganate) was a popular domestic item for decades, its crystals usually being dissolved in water to make a purple solution for antiseptic and disinfectant purposes. It was also used for snake bite, with standard first aid texts advising that a snake bite should be cut with a knife or razor, the venom sucked out and Condy's Crystals applied to the site. (ref. Powerhouse Museum) A small rectangular four-sided brown bottle. The neck has a screw thread.On sides - POISON NOT TO BE TAKEN On bottom - F1090 Mmedical health bottle condy's-crystals -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Domestic object - Meat mincer / Food chopper, 1890
... The Universal Food Chopper was a common domestic item... The Universal Food Chopper was a common domestic item internationally ...The Universal Food Chopper was a common domestic item internationally and throughout Australia. It was manufactured by the Landers, Frary & Clark company ( L.F. &C.). It was first sold in 1897, and proved to be so popular that the company still featured it in their catalogue sixty years later. It was marketed as a device that not only ground meat, but also processed vegetables. The number 2 on the device referred to the size of the grinder, with the 3 model being the largest for heavy-duty use and the 00 model the smallest. This appliance was a common domestic item used throughout AustraliaA cast iron and wood domestic appliance. The food chopper has a large screw on the base which allowed it to be anchored to a table or work bench. Food items were placed in the the cavity at the top and the user wound the handle to force the food through the blade. Different attachments allowed adjustments to the size the food was chopped.On Side 1: Pat. Oct.12, 1897/ Apr. 18, 1899/ Re Sept. 5, 1899 On Side 2 : LF & Co. /New Britain / CONN USA / No 2/ UNIVERSAL FOOD CHOPPERfood chopper, kitchen appliances, food preparation -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Fire grate, William Stephens, 1900 to 1910
... and domestic items that were decorative in design and used... and domestic items that were decorative in design and used ...W Stephens operated a foundry in south Melbourne around 1900 the company made many cast iron architectural and domestic items that were decorative in design and used in the building industry of the time. Stephens Excelsior Foundry specialised in making decorative cast iron balustrades and brackets with intricate lacework used on verandas in the late Victorian period found in Australian homes. The company also made many other items of cast iron including fire grates down to wheel barrow wheels as their 1901 and 1908 catalogues describe. A domestic item made by one of Melbourne's early foundries that specialised in making decorative architectural cast iron items of all types that can be seen in many building still in use today throughout Australia.Fire grate cast iron with four legs and back support. Embossed "W.STEPHENS REGISTERED" on the back.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, fire grate -
National Wool Museum
Quilt, Commercially made quilt
... in domestic items and handcrafts in its "Handcrafts and Home... of wool in domestic items and handcrafts in its "Handcrafts ...Commercially made quilt, c.1930s. Maker unknown, found in Ballarat. The Country Women's Association of Victoria had been active during the Depression in promoting the use of wool in domestic items and handcrafts in its "Handcrafts and Home Industries Committee". In 1933 during "Wool Week", a train jointly sponsored by the Wool Board, toured the state demonstrating amongst other crafts, the making of wool quilts and mattresses. Commercially made quilts much like this one marketed as 'Kosy Quilts', were used in these demonstrations.Quilt, plain light blue cotton cover with lambs wool filler. Machine sewn. Evidence of a label can be seen at one corner, however it has been removed.quilting history, textile mills, running stitch group, running stitch collection, ballarat, quilting - history -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Bean Slicer, Spong & Co, England, c.1920
... its grinding machine and its bean slicer. These domestic items... machine and its bean slicer. These domestic items were to be found ...This bean slicer was made about the 1920s by the British firm of Spong & Co. This firm was founded by James Osborn Spong in 1856 in London. James Spong invented over 100 labour-saving devices during his lifetime and his firm became well-known for its production of domestic labour-saving and safety devices, especially its grinding machine and its bean slicer. These domestic items were to be found in most households from the 1880s to the 1950s prior to the advent of electrical items that carried out similar labour-saving processes. This bean slicer is of interest as a reminder of the many labour -saving devices that were available to most women early in the 20th century, even those in the rural and more remote areas in AustraliaThis a heavy metal bean slicer with a circular piece with a rounded cut-out at the top for the insertion of the bean and an attached bolted handle with a wooden top. Attached to the circular top is a circular revolving piece with three cutters. Welded on to the top piece is a metal clamp with a large screw for attaching the slicer to a table or bench. The slicer is painted green and has the name of the manufacturer etched on the top piece.Spong & Co Ltd Made In England No 632 Bean Slicervintage bean slicers, spong & co london, vintage household items -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Brooch, 1940s
... . This item is just one of the handmade domestic items fashioned.... This item is just one of the handmade domestic items fashioned ...The Wied family were settled in Palestine upon the beginning of WWII. Being of German nationality, they were considered a threat to security by Allied forces & were interned in temporary camps, before being shipped to Australia. In Australia they were interned in Camp 3, Tatura, a family camp for enemy nationals. Many of the internees came with few possessions. This item is just one of the handmade domestic items fashioned in the camp from largely scrap materials to give some home comforts in the initially barren surroundings of the camps, particularly to those interned with families and young children. Butterfly shaped brooch made from Paua shell. Fixed to a brass safety pin. world war ii, camp 3, palestine, tatura, jewellery, internment camps -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Ring, 1940's
... is just one of the handmade domestic items fashioned in the camp... is just one of the handmade domestic items fashioned in the camp ...The ring was made for the donor by her father in Camp 3, Tatura. The Wied family were settled in Palestine upon the beginning of WWII. Being of German nationality, they were considered a threat to security by Allied forces & were interned in temporary camps, before being shipped to Australia. In Australia they were interned in Camp 3, Tatura, a family camp for enemy nationals. Many of the internees came with few possessions. This item is just one of the handmade domestic items fashioned in the camp from largely scrap materials to give some home comforts in the initially barren surroundings of the camps, particularly to those interned with families and young children. Small brown metal ring, with a small heart soldered to the ring. camp 3, tatura, world war ii, internment camps