Silk handkerchief with deep lace inset at corners.costume accessories, female

White lawn handkerchief with deep lace insets at cornerscostume accessories, female

White lawn handkerchief with deep net lace insets at cornerscostume accessories, female

Cream silk handkerchief with deep border of Maltese lacecostume accessories, female

Cream bone fan with gold ribbon threaded through it.costume accessories, female

White lawn handkerchief with deep lace bordercostume accessories, female

Original owner was Mrs. Scott of Box HillCasket - Blue with pink design, lidded with handledomestic items, containers, costume accessories, jewellery

Large cream silk Maltese lace collarhandcrafts, lacemaking, costume accessories, female

Hat pin with multi-faceted glass topcostume accessories, hat accessories

Till collectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Pair of silver Marcasite earrings.costume, female, costume accessories, jewellery

From the Till collectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Gilt brooch two flowers each with a blue stone,four blue stones and two gilt leaves.costume, female, costume accessories, jewellery

From the Till collectionBlack leather purse with black leather thonging around edges. Two outer black buttons. Red lining with one inside button. Three compartments.costume accessories, female, handcrafts, leatherworking

From Till collectionSmall square wooden box with a painting of a child reading a book, sitting under a tree. Box is brown painting is yellow. There is a lock but no keyscostume accessories, jewellery, containers, domestic, ornaments, wood

From Till CollectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Bird claw with safety chain & clasp attached. Claw is set in stirling silver band with yellow stone. Tartan ribbon with pin also worn with brooch.Brooch and ribbon presented in small box.costume accessories, jewellery

From the Till collectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Blue hand stitched square bound at neck edge with white tape and ribbon ties. Three lines of pattern. One has circles one has pink thread and one dark blue thread. The bottom edge is fringed in blue and white thread.costume accessories, children's

Local girl. Margaret Ord local flower farmers. Grew up in BlackburnCream nylon self embroidered flowers on back and cuff also included packet Dents washing powder.dents all nylon made in Hong Kongcostume accessories, glove accessories

Bracelet worn by Margaret Scarlett when she was a small child.Gold chain bracelet with gold locket & safety chain.costume accessories, children's

Collection of Margaret ScarlettGreen, Red, Beige & Dark blue Plastic Beads in the shape of seeds, threaded on linen cotton into a daisy pattern & held by a clasp.costume accessories, clothes accessories

Donated by Margaret ScarlettRed and beige plastic belt. Plastic oblong beads in shape of wooden chips threaded on black cotton and attached to a wooden buckle with eyelets, threaded with cord to form a clasp. Cord has two balls with red and beige beads on the end.costume accessories, clothes accessories

Donated by Margaret Scarlett.Child's gold bar brooch. Engraved floral design on either end.Floral engraving.costume accessories, children's

For the wedding of Dorothy Williams in 1958'Schiaparelli' stockings in red box with pink tissue paper around inside the box. Style 'Magnifique', Colour 'Blossom'. Size 10 1/2Schiaparelli 'Magnifique', 'Blossom'. 10 1/2costume accessories, footwear accessories

From collection of Dorothy Williams. Brooch belonged to her Grandmother, Lucy Stafford - born 1878Elongated oval shape. Silvery base with black stone in centre surrounded by 16 diamonds (artificial) with a diamond (artificial) at each end of brooch. Pin at rear of brooch missing. Filigree silvery base to brooch.costume accessories, jewellery

Collection of Dorothy Williams. Brooch belonged to her Grandmother Lucy Stafford - born 1878Oblong silver ( hall marked ) brooch. Decorated with 'Ivy' leaves, 'violin' and engravings (P+1) & Lion , plus 20 other symbols. Missing pin from rear of brooch.P+1 & lion ( picture) plus 2 other symbolscostume accessories, jewellery

Dorothy Williams Receipt No 316Used by Dorothy William's family 1950'sMetal Boot Button Hook.Hook on one end for buttons, bent over loop on other end to form handle.T Campbell 250 Clarendon St South Melbournecostume accessories, footwear accessories

Worn at the wedding of Dorothy Williams in 1957Pink polyester cummerbund with 'strings' at each end for tying around the waist. Worn by bridesmaid at the wedding of Dorothy Williams.costume accessories, female

Included in the collection of Dorothy WilliamsRectangular metal hair roller clip with hair pin type to fit into this.costume accessories, hair accessories

Worn by bridesmaid at Fell's wedding1950's mauve satin 's' shaped cocktail hat with pink, mauve & aqua net 'flower' decoration at one end worn with mauve bridesmaid's dress NA4231 and bridesmaid's fingerless mauve gloves NA3949. See Wedding Dress and accessories NA3985.costume, female headwear

Collection of Dorothy WilliamsSilver plated shoe horn, pear shaped handleMade in England, Steel, Hallmark: S & Co, flower, lion, h, 2 other Hallmarks worn - indecipherabledomestic items, appliances, costume accessories, footwear accessories

Matching shoes and handbagHandbag black leather with brown suede inserts on the front, edged with very thin stripes of brown leather. Shoulder bag. (Matching shoes also Margaret J)costume accessories, female

Used by Valda ArrowsmithSmall brown leather handbag. Short handle with round buckle on front. Square in shape with stitching around all edges. Lined in light fawn chamois.MC made in Italycostume accessories, female