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Textile - Luncheon Set, 1990s
This luncheon set was crocheted by the donor, and only got as far as completing one set (something handy to do, while on long drives.)Crocheted Luncheon Set and Pattern for Four Setting. Only one finished; second one started and unfinished. Pattern for the above in Supplementary File.handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work -
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Clothing - Protective Plates, c.1940
Items used by most families in the area in the 1940s to 1980s to protect the heels of their shoes.Cardboard covering displaying tacks and protective plates for 12 pairs. Size OO to be used on mens/ladies/children's shoes to protect the heels.costume accessories, footwear accessories -
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Domestic object - Pottery Bowl, 1970s
Made by Anne Seeney née Berens who lives in Fuller Street, Mitcham. Made in her own pottery. Co owner of Laburnam Gallery in the 1970s and 1980s. Clay was purchased from Walker Pottery Ceramic Supplier - Refer to oral history NP3398.Bisque Pottery Bowl with English style village on the rim. When bowl is filled with water, it looks like a moat around the village.B encircled by a single linedomestic items, ornaments / decorative -
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Domestic object - Glass Bowl, 1920s
Glasswear belonged to donor's grandmotherGlass bowl. Fine scalloped edge, clear to half way down. Embossed ring around and star design.glass technology, glassware -
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Domestic object - Jug, 1888
Part of dinner set owned by donor's grandmother Martha Edwards, 42 Husband Road, Forest HillSee NA4389.1-2 for significance of makerCream crockery jug, gold rim, decorative deep handle, black key pattern and brown floral band around jug.Burleigh Ware, Burgess & Leigh, Burslam, England (4246)domestic items, crockery -
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Domestic object - Glass Bowl, 1920s
Glassware used by donor's grandmotherRound glass bowl decorated with clear glass rounds and diamond embossed dsquares.glass technology, glassware -
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Magazine, 1962
Donated by the Eastern Emergency Network'School Friend' girls' magazine printed weekly and sold for 5 pence each. External covers are printed in colour, all internal pages are printed in black and white.A Modern School's Favouritedocuments, education -
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Badge - Badges, 1960s
The opportunity shop was established by volunteers to raise funds for groups as listed. The shop was in Enterprize Way, Mitcham on land once occupied by White's Hay & Corn Stores. It was a successful venture and ran for many years.Badge 1 - Opportunity Shop - Vermont - Maroondah (V.M.H.) Hospital Auxiliary (Green). Badge 2 - Opportunity Shop - Church & Life (C&L) Community Aid Abroad Badge 3 - Community Aid Abroad (C.A.A.) Opportunity Shop (Blue) Badge 4 - Opportunity Shop - Nunawading - Maroondah Hospital (N.M.H.) (White) Badge 5 - Opportunity Shop. Vermont Church Community Aid (V.C.C.) (Yellow)Mitcham Opportunity Shopnumismatics, badges -
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Domestic object - Butter Dish
Glassware belonged to Martha Edwards, grandmother of the donor, and were wedding presents for her marriage in 1897.Ref NP3306 & NP3307Oblong glass dish, base and cover. Star design and matching base. Base extended at each end for easy handling.glass technology, glassware -
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Domestic object - Jam Dish
Glassware belonged to Martha Edwards, grandmother of the donor, and were wedding presents for her marriage in 1897.|Ref. NP3306 and NP3307Round glassware base and cover. Star design with matching lid.glass technology, glassware -
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Domestic object - Footed Cake Stand
Cakestand belonged to donor's grandmotherHeavy glass footed cake dish (may be crystal). Diamond pattern on top part, with a lip around the edge. The glass dish is faceted. Base radiated sun burst pattern.domestic items, food & drink consumption -
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Leisure object - Indian Doll
This type of toy was often brought back from overseas as a novelty for grandchildren, nieces and so on.Red plastic doll dressed in Indian dress made from cream flannel tunic with five red, blue and black motifs and tied at the waist with red cord. The neck, sleeves and hem are fringed. Her hair is black and a plastic band with red and blue figures is tied around her head.toys, dolls -
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Book, <1940
The book was owned by the donor's father who lived at North Balwyn. There is no date of printing or of editing as the original offices of Odhms Press were bombed during the war, which makes this an original copy,Brown artificial leather covered book with gold lettering on the spine and an embossed emblem on the cover.The Universal Home Doctor Illustratedbooks, medical -
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Flag, <1994
Flag was used prior to the changeover from City of Nunawading to City of Whitehorse in 1994.White polyester flag with Nunawading Coat of Arms in colour and City of Nunawading Australia in black lettering underneath.flags, civic -
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Textile - Place Mats & Serviette, 1958
Given to donor in 1958 as a wedding present.Six aqua table mats. Two cm herringbone fringe around edge. Six matching serviettes.manchester, table linen -
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Leisure object - Doll, 1960s
1940s celluloid doll which belonged to donor.Celluloid doll dressed in yellow celluloid dress. Articulated arms and legs. Sleeping doll. Eyes were repaired 2011 Produced in the 1940s.toys, dolls -
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Tool - Tape Measure, 1966
Tape measure was donated by donor's niece. It had belonged to her uncle Philip BennetSilver tape measure by Turner, Lufkin and Mezurall. Retractable. Imperial measure.Turner, Lufkinhandcrafts, dressmaking, buildings, fittings -
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Uniform - Military Uniform, c. 1940
Issued while serving in the Australian Army. It was not worn and was out of season on his return to Australia.Components of military uniform, comprising the following: Cotton Shirt Size 36 Summer ,Trousers Size 30 Waist Summer, Woollen Trousers Size 30 Waist Winter, Woollen Bomber Jacket Winter, Braces Tie Black BeretDavid Klein Pty Ltd 1967costume, male uniform, military -
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Domestic object - Can Opener
Can opener. Green; wall mounting; with magnetic lid holder.Can-o-matdomestic items, utensils -
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Memorabilia - Commemorative Mug, 1949
This mug was made to commemorate the royal tour of King George VI who was scheduled to visit Australia in 1949 with his wife Queen Elizabeth & daughter Princess Margaret. The tour did not take place as the King fell ill and the tour was cancelled. Cream mug with inscription and photograph from the 1949 Royal Visit to Australia. Yellow rim. Monogram on reverse side 'Long May They Reign'Royal Tudor Waredomestic items, food & drink consumption -
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Accessory - Fur Muff and Box, 1920s
This plain brown fur muff was worn by Miss Emma Louise Foreman in the mid 1920s, and later when she married Mr Elrick Tait, who owned a factory in Prahran which manufactured wooden tool handles.Brown round fur muff, lined with red satin material in original round box with lid.costume accessories, glove accessories -
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Card - Greeting Card
The card is a 21st birthday greeting from her mother and brother Alwyn. Dated 28.1.1944. Refer to document and photograph collection.Birthday greeting card. Cream cardboard with yellow ribbon bow; blue border. Four pages held by the yellow ribbon. Inside page has a printed verse and a personal greeting. Front of card has a bunch of flowers in a vase, a box of envelopes, two blue birds and a doll statue.documents, cards -
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Document - Dress Pattern, 1970
Vogue Dress Pattern 1970s|Vogue American Designer OriginalVogue Anne Kleindomestic items, sewing, handcrafts, dressmaking -
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Leisure object - Doll, 1940s
Knitted dress and panties were made by a member of our society who designed the dress and panties to fit the doll.Twenty cm standing celluloid doll. Yellow hair. Painted shoes. Hand knitted dress and panties.toys, dolls -
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Domestic object - Coffee Percolator, 1950s
Belonged to Elsa Ardern, mother of donor, well known potter who stared the Potter's Cottage Warrandyte. Elsa also taught pottery at the Arts Association.A metal (silver coloured) coffee percolator with glass removable dome in hinged lid. Black plastic handle. Metal plunger and 'beans' colander inside. BIRKO signature on black plastic base and a metal tag:|VOLTS/BIRKO/WATTS|240//400|CAT NO X5/|MADE BY BIRKO ELECTRIC PTY LTD|Submitted to electrical approvals board|Reference No. VC\0\X5See above descriptiondomestic items, cooking, food & drink consumption -
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Clothing - Male Suit
The donor purchased this suit from a small town in the Adelaide Hill, to wear at a classic Car Rally and to go with his 1935 Buick. It was worn at the Adelaide, Noosa, Bribie Island, Tasmania and Victoria Classic Car Rallies.This outfit won The Best Dressed Male at the RACV Great Australian Rally 1999. The owner has since moved into a retirement village and sold his Buick.Navy blue pin stripe double breasted three piece suit. Trousers lined. Waistband has six buttons for braces. Four buttonhole fly front. Leg is 30cm wide with a turn up cuff 4cm. Matching waistcoat is lined and has 6 buttons. Coat fully lined, also has six buttons and a flower button hole. There are two inside pockets and two outside pockets. One white shirt. One white tie and one navy blue striped tie. One black velour trilby hat with white hat band.costume accessories, male -
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Book, 2004
Purchased at local shopping centre for the Museum.Book. Oval coloured with illustration on the front. Gold lettering and illustrator's name.Margaret Tarrantbooks, children's -
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Clothing - Woman's Red Shoes, 1970s
Shoes worn by donor's Aunt.Red court shoes with black Vinyl heels. There is a pad attached to each shoe under the toe area.AMALFI by Paragon for Peter Sheppard. Made in Italy.costume, female footwear -
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Machine - Washing Machine, c. 1960
This was donated by the Eastern Emergency VolunteersHOOVER TWIN TUB WASHING MACHINE MODEL 1116 The twin tub machine appears to have been developed to assist in the washing of clothes by including a spin dryer. One tub had an agitator in the side wall to wash clothes which were then lifted into the spin dryer.Hoovermatic GZ046916domestic items, laundering, electrical technology, appliances & accessories -
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Machine - Washing Machine, c.1970
Was used by owner until concerned that children may have hurt themselves on the wringerSimpson electric washing machine with wringer attached above bowl. White, round with removable lid. Front lever: Wash/Stop; three buttons on front: Empty-Wash-Off indicated. Appliance on castors attached wringer with metal drip tray and two rubber rollers. Wringer will pivot.Simpsondomestic items, laundering, electrical technology, appliances & accessories