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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Fan
Owned and used by Mrs Garnett O'NeillHand held parasol fan of Flemish origin, red oil cloth, folds up in between two wooden guards & handles that have been coated to look like leather. The ends have metal tops with two round rings. with red centres holding the fan together.|Sometimes known as Dagger Fans.costume accessories, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Handkerchief
White lawn handkerchief with deep lace bordercostume accessories, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Hat Decoration
Hat decoration with white sequins and black featherscostume accessories, hat accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Tobacco Tin
Green tobacco tin with Scots Crown InsigniaSilk Cut Virginia Tobacco The 'Grey'containers, commercial, personal effects, smoking accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Tobacco Tin
Yellow tobacco tin with illustration log cabin man, and horses. 'Log Cabin' Brand on red backgroundpersonal effects, smoking accessories, containers, commercial -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Tobacco Tin
Yellow Tobacco tin 'Perfection Aromatic Flake Tobacco' written in red.personal effects, smoking accessories, containers, commercial -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Tobacco Tin
Used as a Vest Pocket ContainerBlue background Tobacco Tin , Medium Strength Capstan Navy Cut.personal effects, smoking accessories, containers, commercial -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Blanket
Donated by Margaret ScarlettPink cotton baby,s blanket. Two panels of white checked borders of white. Pink cotton blanket stitch around the edgeGaydexmanchester, bedding, toys, dolls' accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Pillow Slip, Baby pillow slip, 1946
Donated by Margaret ScarlettWhite cotton pillow slip. 'Baby' embroidered in white on left hand corner with green flowers on stem. Spoke stitched and crocheted on edges.toys, dolls' accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Cigarette Lighter, 1950s
Used by member of the Simmenauer familyCigarette Lighter 1950s, silver coloured. Cylindrical section attached to square section.Mini Fox Made in Australia PATENTpersonal effects, smoking accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Watch Cover, 1942
Watch Protector owned by Louis Everett and used by him during World War II. It was previously in the Mitcham RSL collection.|Donated to the R.S.L. by Louis Everett's daughter Lyn Davey.Leather wrist watch protector. Brown leather watch band with a cover to protect the watch face. The cover has a metal Australian Commonwealth Military Force badge on it.Australian Commonwealth Military Forcesmilitary history, army, costume accessories, male -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Boot or shoe Trees, stretchers
Used by donor's father approx. 80 years ago i.e.c1972Wooden foot form - used for stretching boots or shoes. Punched with holes to accept pressure point plugs. The form is hinged at the instep to enable forms to be pushed into the shoe.The Horbrocostume accessories, footwear accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Tobacco Tin, Havelock Tobacco Tin
Belonged to donor's mother-in-law, the late Mrs D.Keene.Green tobacco tin.Havelock Ready Rubbed Tobacco 2oz net when packed.personal effects, smoking accessories, commerce, containers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Button Hook
Metal button hook with silver handle.Silver markcostume accessories, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Tobacco Cutter
Black metal guillotine type slicer for cutting tobacco from plug.McMillanpersonal effects, smoking accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Pipe Rack, three Pipes
Made by Mr Hogg of Toolern Vale, grandfather of George Cox, retired local M.L.A. and member of founding committee responsible for restoration of cottage.Wooden pipe rack with five wooden supports. Three Pipes. One pipe bowl appears to be hand made.personal effects, smoking accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Toy Petrol Pumps
White painted set of BP Pumps on stand.Accessory Pack No 1/Made in England/By Lesneytoys, general -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Cigarette Box
Large brown bakelite box with lid. 'Cigarettes' engraved on top of lid.Three Caftles Cigarettes Made in Englandpersonal effects, smoking accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Button Hook
Used for buttoning boots.Button hook for buttons on shoes. Has grey wooden handles.costume accessories, footwear accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Curling Tongs
Metal tongs with two prongs and two handles. Used for curling hair.Marcel 9costume accessories, hair accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Button Hook
Button hook for boots with amber and green pearlised handle.costume accessories, footwear accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Match Box, 1940s
Matchbox with green and black lidOn back -- Scorn the know-all Don't be a war alarmist.|On Front-- Duncan's 60's heavy weight safety matchespersonal effects, smoking accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Tobacco Cutter
Used to cut wads of tobacco into plugs.Small hand operated tobacco cutter. Metal with wooden base.personal effects, smoking accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Ashtray
Pale blue ashtray with high piece for matchbox to be affixed. Four card shapes ( i.e. diamonds etc ) around edgepersonal effects, smoking accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Cuff Links
Donated to the Society by Mayor, Cr. Helen Buckingham, on behalf of the City of Whitehorse.Pair of cuff links - blank background with gold head of horse. City of Whitehorse symbol.civic mementoes, souvenirs, costume accessories, male -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Shoe Trees
Pair of gilt painted shoe stretcher - probably ladies . Shaped wood toe pieces and spherical heel wedges. Thin metal stretcher also painted - black one side guilt the other. Circular paper label - handwritten.On label - D201costume accessories, footwear accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Shoe Trees
Pair wooden shoe trees, probably used in boots, foot and leg shapes divide. L & R marked on top of the upright piece.costume accessories, footwear accessories -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - FAVALORO COLLECTION: PIANO SCONCES
2 Brass Piano Sconces.musical instruments, accessories, piano sconces -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Bone, Chrome & Steel Boutonneur, 1880-1920
A 'Boutonneur' or Buttoner; is an instrument wherewith buttons are pulled through their o'er-strait holes. To use the implement on a shoe, one firmly grasped the handle, and then inserted the steel hook through the eyelet, grasping the button and pulling it through.Small chrome plated steel hook with bone panels riveted to either side of the handle.footwear accessories, button hooks, boutonneurs, buttoners -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Shoe Horn
Old shoe horn made of cow hornfootwear accessories, shoe horns, animal products