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Accessory - Powder compact, Angel Face
Compacts containing face powder and foundation in one were sold in department stores from the early 1950's. Their widespread use meant that the heavier powder compacts with face powder were less popular.A round black plastic compact with a gold design on the hinged lid. There is a gold border around the circumference and part of the paint has disappeared near the catch. In the centre there is a coronet which is surrounded with a floral design. Manufacturer's details are stuck on the back of the compact. There is a mirror inside the compact with a small powder puff.CHESEBROUGH PONDS PTY. LTD REG. USER / ANGEL / FACE / by PONDS / BRONZEcosmetics, angel face, face powder, personal effects, chesebrough ponds, george evans collection -
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Accessory - Powder compact, Angel Face
From the early 1950's compacts containing face powder and foundation in-one were sold in department stores. Their widespread use resulted in heavier compacts and conventional face powder becoming less popular.A round blue plastic powder compact with the captions and design done in gold and blue on lid. The compact contains face powder and foundation in-one and there is a small flatened foam powder puff and information sheet inside.PONDS / ANGEL FACEchesbrough ponds, angel face, cosmetics, face powder, personal effects, george evans collection -
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Domestic object - Damping bottle top
The top was inserted into a glass bottle filled with water which was used to dampen starched clothes and linen before the garments were ironed. The introduction of steamirons into households meant that 'dampening bottle' became superfluous.A bottle top with a plastic hollow green rubber stopper and a rounded metal top which has small holes on the surface.laundering, ironing, starching, domestic items, george evans collection -
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Container - Figsen tin, Nyal Figsen
Figsens were a popular form of patent medicines sold in chemists and were taken to relieve constipation. They were packed in small orange and black tins before plastic packaging became popular.A small rectangular tin which is rounded at the corners. The lid is decorated in 3 bands of black, white and orange strips and wording in the same colours. The lid is hinged. The contents of the tin, its uses and dosage are written on the bottom of the tin in black.TRADE MARK 'NYAL' REGISTERED / FIGSEN / THE GENTLE LAXATIVE / FOR / CONSTIPATION / NYAL COMPANY SYDNEYnyal company, pharmacies, laxatives, medicines, george evans collection -
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Domestic object - iron stand, Servex
The stand used when ironing was done on a bench which didn't have iron stands.A metal iron stand with the words 'Servex and 'S' embossed at the pointed end and etched into the straight end. A straight bar down the centre links the pointed tip with the straight back. The sides are raised to hold the iron in place.SERVEX / Sservex, irons, laundering, domestic items, george evans collection -
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Container - Tablet bottle, Chlorate of Potash
Chlorate of Potash tablets were used to cure mouth ulcers. They were available without a prescription from chemist shops. They were small white tablets and were packed in small flat glass bottles.A small flat glass bottle which contained tablets. There is a metal screw top and an oval white label with navy blue printing.TABLETS / CHLORATE / OF POTASH / 5 Grschlorate of potash, m. j. dear - chemist, chemists, pharmacists, medicines, george evans collection -
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Headwear - Hair nets
Hair nets were used to hold unmanageable hair in place. Earlier nets were made from fine natural yarn but nylon replaced the natural fibres in latter years.2 hair nets in different shades of grey inside a small white paper bag.hair accessories, hair nets, personal effects, george evans collection -
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Clothing - stays
The stays were used as stiffening and for support in foundation wear and bodices in women's dresses (and waist bands).7 stays encassed in cotton with blue herringbone stitching used to fasten off each end. The stays are bundled together with white cotton thread.corsetry, foundation garments, fashion, clothing and dress, haberdashery, costume accessories, george evans collection -
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Accessory - bottle clips, Kork-n-seal
The seals were used on glass drink bottles which didn't have re-sealable stoppers.3 bottle seals - red, yellow and aqua are fastened onto yellow cardboard and wrapped in plastic. The seals clip onto bottles. The inscriptions are in black.PRESS DOWN FIRMLY / KORK-N-SEALfood and drink storage, bottles, bottle seals, domestic items, george evans collection -
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Domestic object - Damping bottle with top, Schweppes
The damping bottle was filled with water and used to moisten starched clothes and linen before garments were ironed. The introduction of steam irons into households in the early 1960's resulted in damping bottles becoming superfluous.A glass 'Schweppes' bottle has yellow and black graphics on it. It has been recycled and used as a damping bottle. The metal stopper has been inserted into a cork. There are spray holes on the top of the stopper. The word 'Schweppes' has been embossed around the base of the bottom.13 FL. OZ / SCHWEPPESlaundering, ironing, starching, schweppes, domestic items, george evans collection -
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Clothing - stockings - ladies, Golden Opportunity
The stocking were worn with corsets or a suspender belt and were fastened to the foundation garments with suspenders. 60 denier stocking were not the finest knit stocking. The stockings are seamed and have a heel and toe shaping.A coffee coloured pair of 60 denier nylon stockings Size 10. The 'Myer' price tag is on the inside of the leg and shows the department (26), the size (10) and the price (9/9). There is a band of red around the top of the ribbing.GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY / 60 DENIER / SELECTED MEDIUMS / NO 2 NYLON 10myer, hosiery, nylon stockings, clothing and dress, footwear accessories, george evans collection -
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Manual - Street Directory, Morgan's Official Street Directory of Melbourne and Suburbs, 1980's
This street directory of Melbourne and Suburbs was the 52nd edition published by Val Morgan. It is printed with a new map format.A Morgan's street directory of Melbourne and Suburbs without a front cover.morgan, val and co., melbourne, directories, street directories, george evans collection -
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Programme, Commemorative Meeting of Hume City Council Celebrating the Centenary of Federation, c2000
This booklet was produced to commemorate a meeting of the Hume City Council to celebrate the Centenary of Federation at the old Bulla Offices. These were given to people attending the meeting as a memento.There are many photos of people, buildings and the Hume City Council flag on the front cover of this item as well as text in blue and white print. A commemorative programme of Hume City Council celebrating the Centenary of Federation.Top of cover: Commemorative Meeting of Hume City Council / celebrating the Centenary of Federation Bottom of cover: Old Bulla Offices / 25 January 2001 LH corner: Centenary of Federation logo RH corner: Hume City Council logofederation, hume city council, bulla, shire offices, george evans collection -
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Bottle, E. Murphy Riddell's Creek, c1800's
This bottle was used by E. Murphy of Riddell's Creek.A light green bottle used for soft drinks. The neck is broken and at the base of neck there is provision for a wire clamp which held the ball at the opening in place. There is embossed writing around the bottle. The base of the bottle is recessed.E. MURPHY / EM / REG'D / RIDDELL'S CREEKbottles, murphy, e., food, riddell's creek, george evans collection -
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Lady's pink straw hat, 1960's
The hat belonged to Edna Vlassopoulos who with her husband Andrew, had a poultry farm and market garden in the old Westmeadows township and later at Bulla. The hat was purchased to wear at a family wedding.A pink straw hat with a pink silk folded band wrapped above a narrow brim. There is a full-blown pink silk rose which is a trim on the RHS of the crown. There is a band of petersham ribbon inside the crown with black hat elastic fastened on either side.clothing and dress, headwear, female, george evans collection -
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Dress, black crepe, 1940s
Belonged to Kathleen Marjorie Dunn (nee McKenzie)Formal day dress in black crepe. It has a round neck and short set-in sleeves. The front opens from neck to waist and has four self-covered shank buttons. The bodice is slightly gathered at two points front and back. The skirt is gathered centre front with seven rows of shirring. The bodice features six arabesques in black and white beads. The skirt has two false pockets with similar beading. A small vent at the left waist closes with a hook and eye. The dress is machine sewn with a hand sewn turn-up on the hem.Nonecostume, george evans collection -
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Skirt, batik, 1970s
Belonged to Rosa McCall (nee Vlass)Skirt in batik-printed cotton. Unbleached ground and two shades of brown (tan and rust) form floral and "butterfly" design. Skirt is bias cut in segment of large circle, with no seams or gathering. It crosses in front and fastens with two long ties.Printed inside waist: "Genuine wax batik 100% cotton". Tag sewn to waistband: "Genuine batik made in Indonesia 100% cotton".costume, george evans collection -
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Coat, evening, 1930s - 1940s
Belonged to Kathleen Marjorie Dunn (nee McKenzie)Evening coat, full length, dark navy plush, lined with navy cloth (nylon?). Narrow shaped waist, slightly gathered at centre back. It has long sleeves, the fullness reduced in four box pleats on the forearm and in five rows of shirring at the shoulder. The collar is in a deep-pointed shirt style. The coat fastens with three sets of press studs and two sets of hooks and eyes. One set of press studs does not align. There are two hidden pockets in the front lining above the waist. The coat is home made.Nonecostume, george evans collection -
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Jacket, Railways
Victorian Railways uniform jacket in navy blue woollen cloth. It has straight sleeves, a standing collar with brown piping and rounded fronts. There are two set- in pockets on the fronts and a breast pocket in the right front lining. The body is lined with a glazed black twill and the sleeves with cream cotton with a longitudinal brown pinstripe. The three pockets are lined with heavy tan twill. There are five metal buttons embossed with a crown and "VR". There is a black cotton tape loop inside the collar.In the breast pocket, in purple ink the initials "GL" or "GI". In the right sleeve lining, an unreadable stamp in purple ink. In the left sleeve lining, pencilled "XB 338" or "X13 338". Behind the buttons is engraved " Superior Quality - Silver Plated".costume, male uniform, civilian, george evans collection -
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Book - Reference, A Handbook For the Elementary School Teacher, 5/05/1905
Part of a collection donated by Elwyn Davis. See also Reg.Nos. 0950 - 0952.A green cloth bound book with black lettering on the cover and spine. 242 pages of black print on English teaching in school.A Handbook For the Elementary School Teacher - Elwoodeducation department of victoria, ellwood, w.h., chief inspector of primary school teaching, primary schools, george evans collection -
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Book - Reference
Part of a collection donated by Elwyn Davis. See also 0949 - 0952.A green clothbound book with black lettering on the cover and spine. 149 pages of black print on modern teaching methods.Modern Teaching - Lawrobertson mullins, education department of victoria, brown, prior, anderson pty. ltd., teaching, primary schools, george evans collection -
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Book - Reference, The Method of Teaching Arithmetic
Part of a collection donated by Elwyn Davis. See also nos.0949 - 0952.A mustard coloured cloth bound book with blue lettering on the cover and spine. 197 pages of black print on the method of teaching arithmetic.The Method Of Teaching Arithmetic/ Education Department Victoria.education department victoria, teaching, primary school, george evans collection -
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Book, Adair's Excelsoir Copy Book
This is a facsimile reproduction published by the Ballarat Historical Park Association, Sovereign Hill Goldmining Township, Ballarat, Victoria 3350, for the use in the Red Hill National School, Sovereign Hill.A cream coloured book with black lettering on the cover. Pages ruled out for copying handwriting.adair, hugh, schools, teaching, nsw department of public education, sovereign hill gold mining township., george evans collection -
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Book, Spelling and Derivation Lists
This is a copy of the Tasmanian Education Department's Spelling and Derivation Lists for grades III to VII, published in 1950.A grey coloured book with black lettering on the cover. 28 pages of spelling and derivation lists.educatioin department, tasmania, teaching, schools, george evans collection -
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Book, Basic Skills in Arithmetic, Book 3
This book is one of a series used by grades III to VI in Tasmanian primary schools between 1954 and 1960.A cream and orange book with orange lettering on the cover. 136 pages of arithmetic lessons and answers.whitcombe & tombs, stocks, f.n. ba., bed.(melb), teaching, primary school, tasmania, education department, university of melbourne, george evans collection -
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Book, Basic Skills in Arithmetic, Whitcombe's Book V
This book is one of a series used by grades III to VI in Tasmanian primary schools between 1954 - 1960s.A book with a cream cover with green stripes and green lettering. 135 pages of arithmetic lessons and answers.whitcombe & tombs, stocks, f.n. ba., bed., teaching, primary school, tasmania, education department, george evans collection -
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Book, The Academic Drawing Book
This book was used in pencil drawing classes in primary schools.A book with a grey cover and black lettering and drawings. It was used as a drawing book with a pencil drawing on the first page.Top LH corner written in pencil "PHILLIPA WHITE"white, phillipa, primary school, teaching, state education, george evans collection -
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Book, Elementary Drawing Copy Book
This is a facsimile of a drawing copy book compiled by an art teacher in london in 1864 and copied by the Ballarat Times, Sovereign Hill Goldmining Township for use at the Red Hill National School.A tan coloured cover with pages set out to enable students to copy different drawings printed at the top of the pages.teaching, primary school, sovereign hill goldmining township, george evans collection -
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Book, The Foundation Of Melbourne, Volume 13, 1958
This book on the Foundation of Melbourne was published in 1958. It is set out in comic book style and was used in Social Studies classes in Primary Schools.A covered book with red lines and black drawings and lettering. There are 32 pages presented as a comic book.melbourne, teaching, primary school, fawkner, john pascoe, flinders, mathew, george evans collection -
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Book, The Story of Australian Wool
This book published in the 1950's is about the beginnings of the wool industry. It is set out in comic book style and was used for social studies in primary schools.A cream coloured cover with blue and orange in background with drawing of sheep, wool bales and a male.australia, wool, education, macarthur, john, henty, thomas, george evans collection