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

A pair of scissors for embroidery in silver coloured metal.Sheffield 81, Englanddomestic items, sewing

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

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

Mottled earthenware jug with black plastic lid and black and white fabric cordTemuka Wag. Vitrifieddomestic items, appliances

Cake of toilet soap wrapped in pale green paper with red printingProtex medicated toilet soap. Colgatedomestic items, ablutions

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

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

Essential item for kitchen of 1950'sRound, smooth, wooden central section with wooden handles each end. Painted greendomestic items, cooking

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

From collection of Betty McPheeA metal band to join stubs of pencils together. Has two pencils attached.domestic items, writing equipment

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

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

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

From the collection of Betty McPheeA pink plastic and metal dance card pencil, metal hook for card (no card) and plastic decorated pencil end decorated with pink rosesnonedomestic items, writing equipment

From the collection of Betty McPheeA black plastic biro and capBICdomestic items, writing equipment

White plastic with green printing of logo and 'Recycle, City of Nunawading'. Location of Vermont South Recycle and Waste Transfer Centre and its telephone number given.domestic items, ornaments / decorative

White plastic with brown printing of logo and 'Nunawading Library and Information Service'. Telephone numbers and names of the three libraries within the system also given.domestic items, ornaments / decorative

A square of plastic 'lace' decorated with yellow ric-rac with a metal ring on three corners and a self fabric loop on the fourth. Made to carry food.domestic items, food storage & preservation

A metal hanging scales with ring on one end and hook for weighing with spring scale measured down frontPocket balance (MP) productdomestic items, weighing

A silver two pronged fork widely spaced tinesEPNSdomestic items, cutlery

A silver plate butter knifeEPNSdomestic items, cutlery