From an item in the Nunawading Gazette on Weds ,15th Nov 1972 , this item was a gift of Mrs. Jennie Wagg and that it was given to her mother, Mrs. L.L.Bruce, when she was married 93 years ago(ie.1879). It is understood that it was purchased in 1855.Solid iron frame with three wooden rollers. Pressure is on the rollers obtained from an adjustable worm drive to a five leaf spring set(similar to a car leaf spring). Large reduction gearing from handle. Used for pressing sheets, towels, table clothes, etc.GH+G NICHOLL BANK STREET 1820domestic items, laundering

A caste iron insert for 'copper'. It was used to boil clothes on wash day.domestic items, laundering

Used with a crimping board. When dresses had lots of ruffles and frills, crimping boards and rollers were used for pressing material into pleats.Very small rolling pin with fine groves.domestic items, laundering

Black sewing machine and cover. Model A6? Vibrating shuttle. Serial no. S907389. Machine has coloured decorations of flowers and leaves. Set on wooden base with inlaid decorated edge.|An equipment drawer contains instructions for use of machine, attachments, needles needle threaders and five spools, one empty.'Freya'domestic items, sewing, textile machinery

Belonged to donor's family tailoring business..1 Large electric iron with wooden handle. Used in tailoring business. .2 spannerManufactured by 'Newglo' Registered.|47 Latrobe Street Melbourne.|Volts 230 Amps 4.1 No 1037domestic items, irons, trades, tailoring

Although this is listed in book of donations as a butter pat stamp it is likely that it was used to stamp shortbread biscuits.Round wooden cylinder with wooden piece inside. Inner piece pushes up to reveal handle at one end and engraved or whittled pattern of scotch thistle at the other end.domestic items, food preparation

Hand forged steel used for placing logs on the fire.trades, blacksmithing, domestic items, appliances

Hand forged steel used for placing logs on fire.trades, blacksmithing, domestic items, appliances

Known as 'Austerity Set'. Used during World War Two.Glass cup ,saucer and plate.domestic items, crockery

Pale green plastic soap saver used for washing up.domestic items, cleaning

Has been used as a hot water bottle.Stone ginger beer bottle. Light brown glaze on top.R. Harrison Spring St Fitzroy| Celebrated Ginger Beer Brewed.domestic items, containers

Used by Myrtle Bennett, Aunt of donor from 1939 to 1998.Green glass jug with pint and ounce measurements calibrated on sidedomestic items, food preparation

Large galvanised steel tub with two handles. Used for washing clothes and small children.domestic items, laundering, metalcraft, tinware

`Belonged to Norm Foun. Originally contained dried milk.Tall round tin with words 'Nestle Milk 'and picture of people on a boat. Empty.Use by December 84 R M 662domestic items, food storage & preservation

White china container with space for match box and shelf for used matches. Green stripes and 'Matches 'on front.domestic items, containers

Used for repairing ladders in stockings. Cream handle and hook on one end. Box and instructions.Laddknithandcrafts, equipment

Used by Mrs. Beryl Gray as a child and also by her brothers. Kept by Mrs. Gray's mother until her death in 1977.White enameled metal plate with black letters of the alphabet around the border and clock face on centre of dish. Used for childrens meals.domestic items, infants

Large cast iron cooking pot with spout and handle. Suitable for use over open fire.domestic items, food preparation

Used by Giselda Bannister as a baby.1 plain sheet, 1 top sheet with pink berry edging, 1 pink slip with pink berry edging all white-coloured.Higrade CAG all cotton. Made in Australia.giselda bannister, infant, linen

Used as a child's toy. possibly produced as sample for Hills Hoists Company.Example of Australian domestic design c 1940's / 1950's.Miniature rotary clotheslineHills Hoistshills hoist - australian domestic design.

Used by Molly Myers to preserve fruits & vegetables. She was mother to Judy Hall.Small glass jar with Fowlers No.20 on side, with metal lid- Fowler Vacola Reg No. 28195 with metal clippreserving, fruit, vegetables, molly myers

Used by Molly Myers to preserve fruits and vegetables.Large glass jar with Fowlers No. 31 on side, with metal lid, Fowlers Vacola Reg. 28195, 4" on lid with metal clip.preserving, fruits, vegetables, molly myers

Pain medication c 1963Codral orange glass bottle with green and white label 50 tablets and black plastic lid. Caution S2 To be used strictly as directed. Keep out of the reach of children Codral 50 tablets Each tablet contains Aspirin Paracetamol Caffeine Codeine phosphate For the relief of nervous and muscular pain Dose Warnings Burroughs Wellcome & Co (Australia) Ltd Rosebery NSW medicine, pain relief

Owned and used by Mrs Gwyneth CoxheadWire kitchen sievekitchenware

Owned and used by Mrs Daisy ParkinWire mesh sieve with a blue plastic handle, wire rests on rim. Wire mesh slightly crushedkitchenware

Use is unknown, may have been used in a domestic situation or as part of the diary operation.of critical significanceWOODEN, TWO LEVELS. Slatted table has two levels, and is screwed and bolted with steel braces.

Was used on-site to protect fresh food from flies. OVAL MEAT COVER WITH tin mesh sides, solid tin top with HANDLE at very top. It has been prepared by patching and soldering.food preparation, repairs

Probably used in the diary or in the kitchen.CIRCULAR cover WITH PATTERNED PERFORATIONS - Tinned sheet metal shaped to form a shallow lid with punched design to allow ventilation and prevent flies. Fits neatly over a small milk or cream can or dish.food preparation, food protection

Used to protect meat from the elementsOval mesh metal meat cover with metal rim at base, solid metal lid, handle at top and one side, other handle missing, evidence of patching and soldering

These enameled plates were found in an above ground rubbish pile at Days Mill & Farm. The plates were possibly used by farm or mill workers.Three rusted white enamel plates . william day, ann day, joseph day, robert day