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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Pen
Wooden handle - pink colour ribbed ink pen. Plain type steel nib which is dipped in ink.domestic items, writing equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Glue Pot
Used by George Warren, Husband of donor who used it for home maintenance.Cast iron pot with handle and inner pot with handle. Used as a double boiler to melt glue for joinery.Letters around pot not very distinct. DD on bottom of inner pot.trades, tools, carpentry -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Toy Stuffed Dog
Stuffed toy dogtoys, soft toys -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - Doyley
Square coffee coloured doyley or table mat. Woven with over embroidery.manchester, table linen -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Plate
Wedding present `Pale green shallow glass dish with irregular edge. Moulded form with embossed design of leaves and roses on underside. Possibly hand made - several bubbled in glass. Each leaf vein design to be slightly different.ornaments, glass -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Butter Pats
Two wooden butter pats, one large, one smaller. Both ridged on one side. Makers mark stamped on handle. Light coloured wood.Embossed - Mark V Faintdomestic items, food preparation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Card of Hooks and Eyes, c1955
Red and blue printed card of 12 hooks and eyes. Made of enamelled metal . On the reverse of the card - continuous strip of labelling with makers details and description of material. Hooks secured to card with thread.'Neway's' 'World famed' Hooks and eyes by appointment to her majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother - If it fastens NEWEYS makes it - Made in Englanddomestic items, sewing, costume accessories, haberdashery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - Incense burner
Small brass incense burner with lid. Lid and bowl have decorative holes and an etched decoration.ornaments, metal -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - Ballerina Ornament
Small figure of ballerina with pink top, tulle skirt and red shoes. Arms raised.ornaments, ceramics -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Hoop and Skimmer
Victorian era metal hoop with skimmer. Skipper has curved hook at one end.toys, games -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Sewing Machine - Childs
Toy metal sewing machine with wheeled turning mechanism with wooden handle. Incorporates most of the mechanism of a full size machine.Peter Pantoys, mechanical, handcrafts, equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Wash Tub
Oval galvanized metal tub with handlesdomestic items, laundering -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Scoop, c1950
Made by donor's father as a souvenir of the old Hawthorn Manual Telephone Exchange. Made from the cover off a relay cover.Aluminium scoop with a small loop has handle. Squarish design and curved edges.domestic items, utensils -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Teddy Bear
Yellow teddy bear with glass eyes. Cream leather on paws.Jakas Toystoys, soft toys -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Copper
Cast iron copper with pull out door for fuel at base. Round copper insert with galvanised flue pipe. Round wooden top reinforced with two pieces of wood and a wooden handle.domestic items, laundering -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Clock, 1867 - patent date
Back panel has been stuck to case. Original case would have had feet due to length of pendulum. Dial now fitted does not relate to this clock. Original dial is on back of new dial.Mantel clock in ash veneer on a spruce case. Eight metal decorative clasps around case. Roman numerals on clock face. Four round wooden legs. Clock has a suspension pendulum.horology, clocks -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Writing Case, c1880
Walnut and brass fitted writing case bound with brass. Brass plate on lid. Brass handles - one attached to drawer. Inside it opens to a sloping writing desk - black leather with 22 carat gold decoration. Hidden drawer compartment. Three drawers with compartments for paper, pens, ink bottle. Two keys on a ribbon.Ernest John Walters, Nov 4, 1883domestic items, writing equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Doll, c 1920
Bisque Doll dressed in cream silk smocked dress with crocheted lace border on collar.and hem. White lawn petticoat pin tucked on hem. Wooden legs on cords attached to body. Brown hair with pink ribbon.toys, dolls -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Clothes Peg, 1900 - 1940
These pegs were made in England by gypsies, and called :'gypsie peg.', and called 'Gypsie Peg). Sold by calling at Rouse's and exchanging Gypsy Pegx:' for any old clothes and and a slice of bread and cheese.Wooden peg made from a semi-split twig - whittled on ends and bound with a small metal circular band around the top. Also known as a Gypsy Peg.domestic items, laundering -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Hair Wavers(clips), 1920-1930
Peach coloured card of six 'Ascot Hair Wavers' an extra large version of a Kirby clip. Dark painted steel. Various slogans printed across the card. Printed graphic at top of card.The Ascot Hair Wavers produce most beautiful effects.costume accessories, hair accessories, personal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Handbag, 1960-1970
Black simulated leather 'Gold Crest' handbag with two carry handles - Hinged frame opening with chrome clip. Single inner zip pocket with small chrome bars decorate handles. Label affixed to pocket.Label ' Made in nsw by Gold Crest Leathergoods Pty Ltd. Simulated Leather Plastic.costume accessories, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Toy Sewing Machine, 1950 - 1960
Toy Singer sewing machine - cast metal and plastic with needle and operating mechanism. Hand operated. Finished in dark beige.'Singer' on arm of machine. Both sides has a red, white and green 'S' logo near wheel. Underside stamped with 'Singer 22851'; 'the Singer Company' under the handle and Great Britain.toys, mechanical -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Dice, 1960 - 1970
Small black cuboid dice with recessed spots. Painted white on moulded plastic.toys, games, recreations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Dice
Large ivory or bone dice with recessed black dots. Stained black..toys, games, recreations, games -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Dice, 1960 - 1970
Cuboid white plastic dice - Black spots. One face incised markings.toys, games, recreations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Tea Cosy Cover
Large white linen tea cosy cover. Blue machine embroidered blossom tree with peacock. Scalloped edge in blue hemstitched hem.domestic items, ornaments / decorative, food storage & preservation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Match Box, c1980
Commemorative set of seven boxes complete with matches.Set of seven matchboxes, with matches included, issued to Commemorates the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Dianne at St Pauls' Cathedral in 1950s. Include Prince Charles, Princess Dianne, Queen Elizabeth. Prince Phillip, Earl Spencer and .............Redheads Contents 47 Matches|Made in Australia|Bryant & Mayspersonal effects, smoking accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Bill Spike, Wire Spike
Wire spike for storing bills etc. Has a curved spike on a three clover ring stand.commerce, bookkeeping -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Toy Horse
Toy wooden pull along horse on wheels. Features painted on sides.toys, general -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Gas Copper, c1950
Part of the original fittings of the house when M's Dobson purchased the home. Matches a gas fire in the lounge room.Cream enamelled METTERS Gas Copper, complete with lid, burners, flue and drain cock. Consists of internal copper boiler . external enamelled surround and mounted on four legs.Light Here|Metter K.F.B. Pty Ltd Footscray. Gas Wash Boiler| N.T.I. 35000 B.Th. U/hr at 3' W.G|Capacity 12 Gallons| Serial Number No. 85domestic items, laundering