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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - Powder Tin
silver tin with 'powder' engraved on lidpersonal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Jar
Cut glass container with silver lid used for creamspersonal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Dagger, Comb
ornamental tortoiseshell comb with four prongs. Decorated in one corner.personal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Dagger, Comb
Ornamental tortoiseshell hair comb with glass beads set in a pattern on front. Two prongspersonal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Toilet Requisites
Presented to Cecil John Wilson Gillan WWI. From Caulfield Mayoral Patriotic Fund in appreciation to a Caulfield Soldier. It was donated by the son in law of Cecil John Wilson Gillam.Presented to a WWI veteranLeather zippered case is a comforts package from the Caulfield Mayoral Patriotic Fund to a 'Caulfield Soldier.' Inside were two cylindrical containers with lids and a shaving brush, a rectangular lidded container containing soap. Inside is lined. There are four pieces missing. Inside is lined with striped plastic. It was used by Cecil John Wilson Gillan. Materials: Bakelite/Plastic (Containers); Leather (Case); Metal and Cotton (Zip).Gold writing. To a Caulfield Soldier as a token of appreciation from Caulfield Mayoral Patriotic Fund.military history, army, personal effects, containers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Headwear - Hair Nets, 1950s
Three hair nets in their original packets. Two are in green packets with orange printing and a black silhouette of a womans head on the left hand side. One is Shade 2 Dark Brown; Black one is Shade 3 - Grey and White Hair; the third net is in a cream envelope with photo of woman's head and hair. The 'Ideal' cap net - mid brown.personal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Toiletries Pack, c.2000
Presented to Lance Corporal Rahman, on deployment to East Timor April-October 2000 from collection at Mitcham R.S.L. Sub BranchDark grey cardboard box containing: .2 wet ones, .3 schick ultra plus shaver blades pack, .4 Mitcham deodorant pack,.5, .6 Johnson's cotton buds, .7 & .8 shaving soap stick, .9 Colgate tooth brush, .10 Colgate total toothpaste, .11 & .12 Palmolive soap, .13 & .14 Cashmere Bouquet soap, .15 Green plastic nail brush, .16 black plastic comb, .17 shaving brush, .18 lip balm, .19 Colgate dental ribbon, .20 chrome nail clippers, .21 White small towel.Defence personal items packDefence personal items pack. Male NSN 8465 66 145 6306personal effects, travel goods, uniforms, army, personal effects-toilet requisites, shaving -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Face Powder
Two boxes of face powder.Pour La Beaute De Dames.personal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Hair Clip
Black Hair clippersonal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Dressing Table Set, c1900
belonged to Dorothy Meaghers' motherdonated by Ray Meagher who was a councillor 1972-1979. He was also chairman of works committee 1974-76, and Mayor of Nunawading 1976-77. Rays' wife Dorothy was on lake committee and supported the extension of the lake reserve. Ray was also a local builder.1 rectangular cream coloured tray .2 oval shaped hand mirror with handle, coloured cream .3 narrow oblong cream coloured brush .4 oblong cream brush .5 rounded square cream powder container with raised bump on each side .6 lid for powder container with raised bumps on each side square shape .7square handkerchief with farm animals- blue edged .8 round pink coloured powder puff, dark pink. .9 round pink coloured powder puff, light pink. .10 round circle of nylon meshon cream container 'made in England'personal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Dagger, Comb
Tortoiseshell hair comb used for decorating hair. Decorative top with 6 long prongs.personal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Razor Strop
Two wooden blocks of wood joined with hinge to open out flat end to end. Blocks are lined with leather tacked to sides. A wooden fastener holds blocks together when folded.Razors are sharpened by honing razor on the leather.personal effects-toilet requisites, shaving -
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Razor Strop
Two bands of leather joined at both ends with a leather strip secured to a metal band. One end has two metal hooks, the other end has a leather handle.Genuine Horse Hidepersonal effects-toilet requisites, shaving -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Shaving Companion
Cream celluloid' Zylonite' shaving companion. It consists of an adjustable round mirror supported on a rod and standing on a round shaped bowl with a lid on top with a round hole in which a shaving brush was inserted. The bowl probably had a bowl insert to hold hot water.personal effects-toilet requisites, shaving -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Safety Razor, c1940
It is believed to have been used by the donor's husband whilst on active service during World War Two. Cataloguer used a similar razor during service in 1942-45A 'Valet' auto-strop safety razor enclosed in a lidded bakelite box, with enclosures for Razor and spare blades. Box is brown in colour. The strop which is part of the set is missing. Three pieces make up the set.'VALET' Auto-strop Safety Razor|'VALET' on razor|Made in England.personal effects-toilet requisites, shaving -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Shaving Companion
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Hair Clipper
Box containing metal hair clipper and two plastic combs. Box has orange and blue colours and picture of hair clipper and 'Strella' on front.'Strella' 'Made in Germany'personal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Shaving Bowl
White jug shaped with basin at top with hole in middle. Large spout into body of bowl. Handle at rear. Cream with gold trim around top.Made in Englandpersonal effects-toilet requisites, shaving, domestic items, ablutions -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Razor
Used by Daryl Cook of Rotherwood Ave, Mitcham and 14 McDowall Street, Mitcham.Cut-throat folding style razor with black ebony handle. Faded black clothe covered cardboard box with lid.Hollow Ground|Joseph Allen & Sons, Sheffield, England.|NON XLLpersonal effects-toilet requisites, shaving -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Comb, 7/03/1997 12:00:00 AM
Ornamental tortoiseshell comb with large flower in centre.personal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Mirror
Ornate silver backed hand mirror with handle.personal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Hair Curlers
Metal tongs for curling hair with ornately carved handles.personal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Mirror
Ornately embossed sterling silver backed hand mirror with handle.Initial 'H' engraved on silver frame .|Sterling Silver Hall Mark stamped.|On back of mirror ink stamped 'Glace de France'personal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Safety Razor, Razor
Minute gold coated lady's safety razor in box with red lid. Instructions in box. Fully enclosed in a green cardboard boxThe Laurel Ladies' Boudoir Safety Razor.personal effects-toilet requisites, shaving -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Razor Strop
Leather strop enclosed in red and white box.Valet strop made by the manufacturers of the Valet Autostrop Safety Razor British Made.personal effects-toilet requisites, shaving -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Manicure Set
Manicure set: Two jars with lids and a bow pattern.One nail buffer with matching pattern. Small brush with matching pattern - all above are silver. Nail file, eyebrow tweezers, cuticle press have scroll pattern. All these items have silver handle. The seven items are enclosed in a velvet lined leather case.personal effects-toilet requisites, manicure -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Strop Dressing
Packet containing round jar of strop dressing. Packet is yellow - jar black with white writing instructions in box.PACKET - Rolls razor strop dressing for all razor strops.|JAR - Rolls strop dressing Rolls Razor Co. of Aust P/L 8a Castlereagh St Sydney N.S.W.personal effects-toilet requisites, shaving -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Hair Dryer
Belonged to Aunt of donor. the late Mrs Myrtle Bennett 122 Thames Street Box Hill. She resided there from November, 1939, immediately after her marriage until her death on 27th February 1997.Round yellow plastic machine with white pliable tubing attached to machine at one end and at the other attached to a large yellow and white 'bonnet' with air holes. Electric plug. Contained in a yellow Vinyl case.General Electric Off --- speed dry. Model MD18 703 240 volts --- double insulated.personal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Razor
Man's cutthroat razor with black curved handle which folds down to cover blade.Crown Imperial Special Hollow Ground|Made in Germanypersonal effects-toilet requisites, shaving -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Shaving Mug
Silver plated shaving mug with lip on handle to hold shaving brush.A.J.McM|Phoenix Plate E.P.N.S.personal effects-toilet requisites, shaving