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Domestic object - Walnut Cracker
... Mitcham melbourne domestic items food preparation Wooden walnut ...Wooden walnut cracker - wooden bowl with screw in handle which crushes nuts.domestic items, food preparation -
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Soap Holder
... Mitcham melbourne DOMESTIC ITEMS Ablutions China Soap Holder ...China Soap Holder in the shape of a Pierrot clown. White with black markings.domestic items, ablutions -
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Domestic object - tea cosy cover, c1925
... . domestic items table setting Cream coloured crocheted tea cosy ...Belonged to mother of donor from1925 approx.Cream coloured crocheted tea cosy coverdomestic items, table setting -
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Domestic object - Butter pats
... Butter pats used to make butter domestic items food preparation ...Butter pats used by aunt Loris Peggie- Nancy Jane (peggie) Cooke B1914-1987 Lived 27 Wolsley Cres, BlackburnButter pats used to make butterA pair of wooden butter pats rectangle in shape with handlesdomestic items, food preparation, food technology, dairying -
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Domestic object - Plate, c 1875
... brought the item out from England in 1934 domestic items crockery ...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 -
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Functional object - Hem ruler, for measuring hem height
... domestic items sewing Easyhem Wooden ruler standing vertically ...Dress length measure used for dressmaking Wooden ruler standing vertically on metal stand; metal adjuster fastened with a butterfly clipEasyhemdomestic items, sewing -
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Zip fastener
... the collection of Bette Jones DOMESTIC ITEMS Sewing Pat 2005116 Green ...An early invisible zip fastener from the collection of Bette JonesGreen cotton tape fastened by metal clips (5) joined to a larger clip attached to a pulling device. Metal clips are pulled up and down by white cords joining them to top clip down both sidesPat 2005116domestic items, sewing -
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Functional object - Meat Cleaver
... Mitcham melbourne DOMESTIC ITEMS Food Preparation Crude Ceramic ...Crude Ceramic Cleaverdomestic items, food preparation -
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Domestic object - Scissors
... Mitcham melbourne domestic items sewing A pair of embroidery ...A pair of embroidery scissors in the shape of a stork; bill being the cutting blades, feet sitting on handles. Blades are metal (silver), rest in gold metaldomestic items, sewing -
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Domestic object - Scissors
... Mitcham melbourne domestic items sewing Sheffield 81, England ...A pair of scissors for embroidery in silver coloured metal.Sheffield 81, Englanddomestic items, sewing -
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Functional object - Writing slope, c 1830
... about 1830's domestic items writing equipment handcrafts ...Mary Russell brought household items to Australia from England in 1934. Her mother, Elizabeth Russell used the writing desk that was originally given to her mother, Agnes Marian Byrne when she went to boarding school. Agnes used it all her life. Desk damaged by a visiting child who forced the desk closed/open at one point. Estimated that Agnes went to school about 1830'sA square wooden box with brass inlay decoration on lid and front around lock. Hinged lid opens to be a writing surface of velvet. At lock end, groove for pens and small well for ink bottle. Key (not to be used) is in the ink well. Base lined with green hessian glued on. Lid and base angled to give sloping writing surface. A total of 12 items including the box.domestic items, writing equipment, handcrafts, woodwork -
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Container - Sewing box
... McGowan, and brought to Australia from England in 1934 domestic ...Owned by Mary Russell, mother or aunt of Mary McGowan, and brought to Australia from England in 1934Square box with panels of inlaid marquetry (Tunbridgeware). Interior fitted with compartments for cottons, pins, needles etc. Divided section has blue quilted panel. Five compartments have blue padded lids.domestic items, sewing, handcrafts, woodwork -
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Domestic object - Electric jug, c 1950
... Mitcham melbourne domestic items appliances Temuka Wag. Vitrified ...Mottled earthenware jug with black plastic lid and black and white fabric cordTemuka Wag. Vitrifieddomestic items, appliances -
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Functional object - Toilet soap, c 1950
... Mitcham melbourne domestic items ablutions Protex medicated toilet ...Cake of toilet soap wrapped in pale green paper with red printingProtex medicated toilet soap. Colgatedomestic items, ablutions -
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Functional object - Fountain pen, 1920's
... Mitcham melbourne From the collection of Betty McPhee domestic ...From the collection of Betty McPheeBrown bakelite self-filling fountain pen with lid It has a metal and bakelite nib. At the end of the barrel is a knurl screw fitting to enable self-filling. It has a pale brown trim one centimetre from the edge of the lid. Very fine engraved inscription on barrelOnoto Patent self filling pen De La Rue Londondomestic items, writing equipment -
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Functional object - Fountain pen
... Mitcham melbourne From the collection of Betty McPhee domestic ...From the collection of Betty McPheeA black bakelite pen with gold ink lever, pocket grimp and circle trim around lid. Top of lid has gold Swan insignia. Gold nib. Engraved on side, 'Swan' self filler; Mabie, Todd & Cribb; Made in England. Includes Insignia Trade Mark. Swan across barrel near nib.Swan self filler|Mabie, Todd & Cribb|Made in Englanddomestic items, writing equipment -
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Domestic object - Rolling pin
... Mitcham melbourne Essential item for kitchen of 1950's domestic ...Essential item for kitchen of 1950'sRound, smooth, wooden central section with wooden handles each end. Painted greendomestic items, cooking -
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Functional object - Fountain pen
... Mitcham melbourne From the collection of Betty McPhee domestic ...From the collection of Betty McPheeA black fountain pen with silver cap with silver filling lever and engraved on gold G.E. HARVEY. Maker's details etched on barrel:- 'Waterman's. Made in Canada.' A silver band around barrel at nib end.Waterman's Made in Canadadomestic items, writing equipment -
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Functional object - Fountain pen
... Mitcham melbourne From the collection of Betty McPhee domestic ...From the collection of Betty McPheeBlack bakelite pen of two parts, barrel and lid. Barrel has gold nib attached and clear ink gauge. Lid has metal clip and two metal bandsdomestic items, writing equipment -
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Functional object - Biro
... Mitcham melbourne From the collection of Betty McPhee domestic ...From the collection of Betty McPheeA black biro with lid. Silver pocket clip and silver band on lid. Biro has silver band at biro point. Maker's etched mark: V.A. Sheaffer Pen Co. Australia Pty. LtdMade in Australia V.A. Sheaffer Pen Co., Australia Pty. Ltd.domestic items, writing equipment -
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Functional object - Fountain pen
... Mitcham melbourne From the collection of Betty McPhee domestic ...From the collection of Betty McPheeBlack plastic fountain pen, 'The Burnham'. Engraved on barrel, 'British Made'. Lid has two gold bands and gold loop on end. Brass nibThe Burnham British Madedomestic items, writing equipment -
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Domestic object - Tea cosy, c 1960
... Mitcham melbourne Bought and used in the 1960's domestic items ...Bought and used in the 1960'sPadded tea cosy made up of floral plastic cover with red cotton lining fixed to oval plywood base. Red cord draw string at top.domestic items, table setting -
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Container - Tea caddy, c 1860
... . domestic items containers handcrafts woodwork Polished wooden tea ...Tea caddy was owned by Elizabeth Russell who was married in 1865. This caddy was probably used in the kitchen.Polished wooden tea caddy. Inlaid border around lid and around all edges. Inside divided into two paper lined compartments with wooden lids. Keyhole at front.domestic items, containers, handcrafts, woodwork -
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Domestic object - Cup, saucer and plate, c 1940
... for an item at Coles during the 1940's. domestic items crockery New ...From the estate of Jean Ord, mother of the donor. Cup, saucer and plate bought from Coles for two shillings and sixpence when two shillings and sixpence was the limit paid for an item at Coles during the 1940's.White china cup, saucer and plate set; edge gold trimmed and a fine gold band one inch from edge. Gold clover leaf stamped in centre of cup and saucerNew Chelsea china|Made in Englanddomestic items, crockery -
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Tool - Milk testing apparatus
... in the 1920's and used by her. domestic items food preparation Fine ...Bought by Mrs Tate, mother of the donor in the 1920's and used by her.Fine glass tube inserted with larger coloured tube. On the finer tube indicators for milk, water and (between the two) degrees of adulteration. Accompanying, a printed sheet ('A Novelty Tester') giving instructions on how to determine whether milk is adulterated. The kit housed in a cardboard box on which drawings of tester in applicationdomestic items, food preparation -
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Domestic object - Vase
Items donated by Mary Eussell, daughter of Elizabeth. When Elizabeth died Mary Russell came to Australia in 1934, bringing her family and household goods with her from England.Vases, cloisonneornaments, metal -
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Functional object - Pencil joiner
... Mitcham melbourne From collection of Betty McPhee domestic items ...From collection of Betty McPheeA metal band to join stubs of pencils together. Has two pencils attached.domestic items, writing equipment -
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Functional object - Leads case
... Mitcham melbourne From the collection of McPhee Betty domestic ...From the collection of McPhee BettyA small metal case, cylindrical, containing pencil leads, with metal cap and inscription markings on sideOne Conway 3 inch refillsdomestic items, writing equipment -
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Functional object - Pencil
... Mitcham melbourne from the collection of Betty McPhee domestic ...from the collection of Betty McPheeA small grey commemorative pencil with symbol and name of Needlework Tool Collectors Society of AustraliaNeedlework Tool Collectors Society of Australiadomestic items, writing equipment -
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Functional object - Pencil
... Mitcham melbourne from the collection of Betty McPhee domestic ...from the collection of Betty McPheeA small white dance card pencil with cap holding string, tasseled on end. Inscription on side in goldL and C Hardmuth, Viennadomestic items, writing equipment