Gloves are part of a collection of garments donated by Bette Jones an Hist. Society memberNavy blue elbow length gloves hand stitched, with three darts on top side. Material was known as suedettecostume accessories, glove accessories

White machine made guipure lace blouse. Extended short sleeves, opening down front with five pearl buttons. Stand up collar.costume, female

From the collection of Bette JonesA cream lace blouse front with five self fabric buttons below a collar with points. Hem has waistcoat points. Front joined to back at shoulders. Cotton ties on front only. Back is of artificial silk.Small tape with 46 on front.costume, female

not knownCalico hand embroidered apron with two patch pockets. Blue bias binding neck loop, ties and edging on apron and pockets. Embroidery - young woman in full length blue gown with red trim at neckline, hem and cuffs of short sleeves. 1940's hair style. Flowers in hair and at waistline. Standing on a flower decorated balcony.costume, female working, handcrafts, embroidery

Oblong doiley. Crocheted in cream cotton threaddomestic items, ornaments / decorative

From the Betty Jones collection. Doily would have been used during the 1900's as a decorative itemSmall round white hand-crocheted doily with white damask centre. Crochet is attached to centre with feather stitchdomestic items, ornaments / decorative

The field dressing was issued to the donor, Yvonne Fitzmaurice, when she joined the Queen Alexander Royal Army Nursing Corp in 1959 and was carried by her during her serviceSmall oblong gauze covered pad, which is sealed and has instructions for use printed on the front, indicated by a red arrow.medicine, first aid

From the collection of Bette JonesHardangar worked in 1970's colours of two shades of mustard and two shades of brown on beige cloth. Possibly cushion front, central cross within a diamond shape within a square.manchester, furnishings, handcrafts, needlework

Donated by Betty Jones. Bottle cover was used as a decorative item on a formal dinner setting.White cotton crochet cover with ties and tassels at neck edge. Elongated shape with SAUCE worked into centre panel.handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work

Fine linen tray cloth with tape lace edging which is wider and more elaborate in each corner. Cream colour.domestic items, trays

From Bette Jones collectionCream maltese lace, silk headscarf (as worn in church)costume, female headwear

In note from Lorraine 'G 'who donated items, McGhee's cows grazed in a paddock which is now the site of Nunawading McDonald's. Mrs Nell McGhee had business acumen in the dairy business.Printer's block for account stamp for Central Dairy, 179 Springvale Road, Nunawading for one week's supply of delivered milk and cream. Proprietor, F T McGhee. Also printed account and donor explanatory note.trades, printing, food technology, dairying

Brass & steel steam engine. Fuelled by Methylated Spirits into a tray under the boiler. All mounted onto a Meccano Base with red plastic funnel for use with methylated spirit. The donkey engine is a toy.toys, mechanical

From the collection of Bette JonesA square mat with squared scalloped edges worked in cream and brown in hardanger work.nonehandcrafts, embroidery

From the collection of Bette JonesA square mat scalloped at edge worked in cream and grey. Hardanger work.handcrafts, embroidery

Table centre was donated by Bette Jones from her collection of fine manchester.Tenneriffe Lace, square white cotton to form daisy like patterns measuring 5cm in diameter. Joined to centre of white linen and drawn thread square of smaller circles.domestic items, table setting

From the collection of Bette Jones.Tea Cosy, wool embroidery Jacobean design in pinks and greens on beige background.manchester, table linen

From the collection of Bette JonesV neck sleeveless blouse with a lace panel front. Nylon back fastened with hook and eye. Elastic waist.costume, female

Left behind in Mitcham home. Purchased by the Fitzmaurice familyPale grey enamelled kitchen scoop, approximately 3/4 cup capacity with attached straight handle, 7cms long x 1.5cms wide.domestic items, food preparation

See 359 Possibly matched with 363Glazed border tile - black background with green spotsceramics, earthenware

Purchased from white elephant stall at Mitcham Christ Church, Anglican. A set of four glasses circa 1950's. Gold rims and bands and frosted glass. Bottom of each glass has different colour of frosting - red, green, yellow, blue. A harlequin set.domestic items, food & drink consumption

Two tea cups and two saucers from a harlequin set. Two different designs and colours; one grey line and green broken lines, the other grey diamonds and yellow diamond stripes.Jankie Japandomestic items, crockery

From the collection of Bette JonesCream filet crochet blousette/blouse front, worn under low cut front of dresscostume, female underwear

From the collection of Bette JonesCream linen antimacassar with mixed needlework - hardanger embroidery, drawn thread. Star pattern main design curved edging with four tassels.handcrafts, needlework

not knownCream linen supper cloth with wide border of machine made lace. From collection of Bette Jones.domestic items, table setting, handcrafts, lacemaking

Blue book with yellow spine and lettering. Picture of school girl holding small spaniel dog on front cover.Collins Girls Annual. Contributors include, Viola Bayley, Jane Shaw, Noel Streatfield.books, children's

See 359Glazed border tile - cream background with pale green patternceramics, earthenware

from the Bette Jones collectionBlack leather wrist length, with design of half circles, tucking on top side.costume accessories, glove accessories

not knownPale blue Glucodin container, one pound capacity. Contained 98% powered medicinal glucose, recommended for a wide range of medicinal conditions.Glucodin, Glucose D GLdomestic items, containers, medicine, pharmacy

not knownSmall cream crochet sample. Woman's head in centre. From the collection of Bette Jones.handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work