From the Betty McPhee writing equipment collectionWhite glass round bottle shaped from neck down to a round edge on the bottle.commerce, office equipment / stationery, domestic items, writing equipment

A small box of ball-pointed pen nibs (7 left). A yellow, red and black box containing metal no. 5 & 6M grey nibs. Named as balled-pointed pens, 2L Flewitt's Patent. On back: Suitable for writing in Every position, glide over. Any paper, never scratch nor stick in the paper. Manufactured by D. Leonards & Co. Birmingham. Solely for Ormiston & Glass Ltd. Contractors to H.M. Government 28 Newgate St., London ECcommerce, office equipment / stationery, domestic items, writing equipment

From the Betty McPhee Writing equipment collection.Asmall thin red lead pencil with a china decoration on the top of a woman's head wearing a green cloche hat.domestic items, writing equipment

From the Betty McPhee writing collectionSilver propelling pencil with clip for pocket and with a fancy top.Patented No 179290domestic items, writing equipment

From the Betty McPhee Writing Collection.A grey metal pencil sharpener decorated with two ringsdomestic items, writing equipment

From the Betty McPhee sewing collection.A card labelled 'Modern Miss' with a colour picture of a ladies face and a reel of thread and scissors with five 22 cm cream plastic buttons attached by thread.'Modern Miss'handcrafts, dressmaking

Cream silk camisole. Cream embroidered flower. Cream crochet on neck and sleeveless edge. Lace edging at waistcostume, female underwear

Large round cream glazed earthenware cooking crock.Large round cream glazed earthenware crock'M47'ceramics, earthenware, domestic items, containers

From the Betty McPhee Sewing collection.A cotton reel made of cardboard comprising a cylinder with cap at each end. It has a small amount of pink crochet cotton with paper label at each end.Mile End Crochet Cotton Brilliant Clark's 100 yards.handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work

Used by the donors grandchildren Xanthe and Michael.A blue truck with a yellow man with red hat on the top. A separate trailer with 'Toyland' written on side with pictures of toys. The trailer has red wheels.Toyland Atoys, general

Used by the donors grandchildren Xanthe and Michael.Wooden base with five uprights down centre painted yellow to hold coloured counting rings in five colours. A total of 16 items including the base.toys, general

Used by the donors grandchildren Xanthe and Michael.Square wood base with sixteen holes to hold sixteen coloured pegs - 4 red, 4 blue, 4 yellow and 4 green. A total of 17 pieces including the base.toys, general

Part of the Bette Jones Milk Jug Cover Collection.A cream crotchet round milk jug cover with green glass beads and a centre crocheted cup and saucer in cream with a green edge.handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work, domestic items, food storage & preservation

Used by donors for polishing wooden and lino floor in the 1950s and 1960s in their home at 16 McDowall Street, Mitcham.Three brush 'Electrolux' floor Polisher/ Scrubber with polish container and three scrubber brushes, and a remotely operated polish container. It has a 'tee' shape handle which is adjustable in height to polish under tables etc. There is provision for attaching a polish container to the polisher. Flow of polish ie regulated by a chain attached to handle. Handle also has clips for holding the power cord when stored. Body of polisher is squat triangular- shape finished in red and gunmetal grey. There is a heavy rubber skirt surrounding the area where the brushes rotate.|Model B9 Serial CME 6005498 on plate at back.Electrolux Made in Australia - plate at front|Electrolux insignia on front|Plate at back gives power details and serial number.domestic items, cleaning

Originally purchased from Myer in 1970.Cream Nylon crepe one piece caftan/dress trimmed with cream cotton lace around neck, cuffs and shoulder seams. 30cm lace trim down front.costume, female

Gift given to Harold Merrett by Lillian Merritt both of 21 Donald Road Burwood to commemorate their 20th wedding anniversary.Oblong Genuine calf toilet case with zip for closure. Fitted with ten male shaving and Toilet accessories.Rodex Genuine Calf.personal effects-toilet requisites, shaving

Green plastic round container in two equal parts - on fitting into the other. Used to hold a ball of wool. A hole in the top allowed the wool to thread through whilst knitting. Original it would have had ribbon through the top so that could be hung from the knitter's arm.handcrafts, knitting

WERTHEIM sewing machine transverse shuttle. Hand operated with thread winding attachment, uprights for reels of thread, tension adjuster and sewing mechanism. Serial no. S6005404|Handles folds into wheel for storage. Has a metal base with pearl insert on outer edge. originally painted black with gold scroll work - base is hinged to a wooden base. Wooden veneered cover stored separately. Aluminium label on body of machine with 'Werthiem Frankfort' around a figure sitting - all embossed.Wertheim Frankfort|Pes. Gesch and emblem on bobbin boxtextile machinery, sewing, domestic items

Ink wells belonged to Anthony Docherty of West Footscray who died in 1934.Two metal ink well set on a round metal base covered in brown & cream mottled celluloid.Made in Germanydomestic items, writing equipment

Cream irish linen tea towels with printed green border on three sides. 10cm green band, with printed cup and saucer on fourth side.domestic items, cleaning, manchester, work cloths

Souvenir made by a serviceman during World War 2 at Wewak. Knife was hand made as a recreational activity.Silver plated metal knife engraved both side with the words Wewak Souvenir also engraved on one side. On the other side is Best wishes from Harold. Knife blade bullet shaped handle.domestic items, cutlery

Glass ink bottle green tinge, no stopperdomestic items, writing equipment

Hat was popular style of 1960'sApricot coloured straw hat trimmed with tulle & cream & apricot rayon flowers. Black elastic cord attached to insidecostume, female headwear

Card given to Catherine Morgan Walker by her husband (parent of donor)Birthday card with ring of white roses and leaves around verse by Charlotte Murray in gold 'A Joyous Birthday'A Joyous Birthday on front. On reverse in black ink: Edgar Jan 29th 1886. In blue pen: Edgar Edwards Walker to Catherine Morgandocuments, cards

Bentwood style high chair painted green, oval Rattan cane insert for back rest, lift up tray, foot restfurniture, domestic-nursery

Wearer, Ellen Kelly, aunt of Julie Jones, donorQuilted bed jacket, pink nylon; raglan sleeves; collar & front trimmed with nylon pleated trim.costume, female nightwear

Card given to Catherine Margan Walker by her husband (father of donor)Birthday card with cream fringe and autumn flowers. words on each of four sides - with loving wishes, may each birthday find you happy, free from care, exempt from strife - may thy birthday bring delight to thee and thine - a happy birthday, may kind fortune send you many years of happiness - may this day be the harbinger of many happy years.documents, cards

Card given to Catherine Margan Walker by her husband (Father of donor)Friendship and love card with flowers and words of endearment on each of four sides - Affections Offering, Friendship Offering, A Token of Love, Forget Me Not.documents, cards

Grey and yellow case, grey electric cord attached to back, black roller and bar . Plastic wheel typeface; black keyboard.BROTHER AX-10commerce, office equipment / stationery

Shiny aluminium body, lid, spout wire handle,firm handle opposite spout and red bakelite knob on lid. Rivets join handles to body. spout soldered to body.Black circle encircling a white G with a diagonal 'LODA'containers, domestic