This skirt is part of an official uniform by Sister Danson (VFX151507) during the British presence in Japan following the end of the Second World War. About 16,000 Australians served in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, including 130 from the Australian General Hospital with whom Sister Danson presumably served. Sister Danson was born in Numurkah and served as Leiutentant with the Heidelberg Military Hospital before embarking for Japan in 1947.Grey slim line with side 5 press studs and 2 hook and eyes "L Danson"japan ww2, occupation force, british commonwealth occupational forces, ww2, world war 2, world war two, wwii, second world war, nurse, military, heidelberg military hospital, vfx151507, sister danson

Wooden ink stand with metal decal including anchor design with metal studs

Bucket made out of copper based alloy, with moveable handle, constructed by studsdiving

Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothes and equipment as they established their farms and market gardens. This leather purse is an example of the Craftwork.A man's soft leather 'coin purse' with 4 compartments and metal press studleatherwork, craftwork, pioneers, early settlers, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, menswear

This type of boot was used by Commandos for cliff assault training during the 1950sThese climbing boots were issued to Pte. J. Trainor for cliff assaults and climbing during the mid 1950s early 60s.Boots AB fitted with climbing studs & cleats - circa 1950s. Black leatherclimbing, commando, cliff assault

3 mink tails sewn into a band with press studs. Probably used as an adornment.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, mink, mink tail, mink tails

In the 17th century young girls were taught embroidery as a necessary skill for marriage, this also helped them make very beautiful handbags. By the late 18th century, fashions in Europe were moving towards a slender shape and women wanted purses that would not be bulky or untidy in appearance, so reticules were designed. Reticules were made of fine fabrics like silk and velvet, with wrist strapA lady's beige, beaded, silk lined, evening bag with press stud fastenerevening wear, purses, personal effects, handbags, fashion, needlework, craftwork, dressmaking, moorabbin, brighton, early settlers, pioneers, cheltenham

Part of McNamara collection- False peaked collar - Cream pique cotton - Shell buttons - Press studsclothing, false front, dickie front, blouse front

P. A. Scholes' uniform, donated to Wangaratta high school with Scholes' winter uniform.Beige army jacket with dark metal studs, belt buckle and army symbols

Round Cream Celluloid Stud Box with 3 clawed feet and pointed knob.stawell

Studs for Collar or Cuffs. One all bone the other has a metal Corestawell

used to hold round water flask ca1910canvas canteen flask holder used during ca 1900round canvas water flask holder with leather strap and metal buckle and studsmilitary, civilian, flask bag

The tablecloth was used at Methodist Girls' Comradeship and Methodist Girls' Comradeship Rays' Section meetings.MGC055.1 Square white cotton tablecloth with five press studs in one corner. MGC055.2 and MGC055.3 Methodist Girls' Comradeship screen-printed emblems in white and gold on felt. Each has five press studs on the back.methodist girls' comardeship, methodist girls' comradeship rays' section

Belonged to No1606 Frederick Robey Nicholls. Enlisted 18.5.1915 in No.1 A.G.H age 18 years and 2 months and embarked 26.5.1915. Transferred to 5th Field Ambulance. Discharged 11.8.1919. Used for carrying medical supplies.Canvas carry bag. Inside a series of pockets and slots to carry various items. Fold over lid to close pack via two metal studs. A shoulder strap on top of bag connected to bag by 2 metal rings. Strap is broken. Two small copper studs at bottom of bag and one larger. Metal and leather stud on right side of bag.On back of bag in black "AMBULANCE" and No. "1606".ambulance, medical bag

Helmets like this were worn at the Nhill Air SchoolLeather flying helmet with ear phone sockets and lead jack and press studs for attachments

Water bottle carrier made from webbing with 2 buckles, press stud fastener."3158055" handwritten inside webbingmilitary equipment, webbing, water

Portable rain bonnet could be carried in handbag in case of rain. Clear plastic bonnet in black plastic pouch.Clear plastic rain bonnet in decorative press-stud plastic gilt and black caseIllegible price ticket on backrain bonnet

Men's watch case. Silver with press down stud at top for opening. Ripple decoration.At side 2P 1246ORwatch-case jewelry silver accessories-mens

Used by Army in training and during service to put inside a sleeping bag, or instead of a sleeping bag in the heat.Khaki coloured rectangular nylon bag secured on one side by four press studs.CONLONS Australia, 1971, 8465-66-011-5816 (broad arrow)sleeping bag, personal equipment, conlons, geelong rsl, army, vietnam

This Manual was used by maintenance crews to repair American B-24 aircraft, for Army, Navy and British models.Vital for maintenance crews.Quarto size Paper Manual with cardboard backing held together with metal butterfly studs.Inscriptions as previously stated. RESTRICTED, FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY, T.O. NO. 01-5EC-2. 2O JULY 1943 , REVISED 5 AUGUST 1944.

Kahki coloured woolen blanket used with twenty tags with press studs to attach to a hammockC.G.C.F Australia 1961 7210-66-011-5817blanket

Gloves belonged to the husband of the donor, a member of the Society.The gloves were worn with dinner suit on formal occasions during the 1950's.White cotton fabric, three pin tucks on back, silver press stud at wrist.costume accessories, male

Small Xylonite box, Ivory in colour with hinged lid and word Studs in blue on lid.personal effects, containers, box

Holster used to carry pocket knife attached to belt, manufactured by Holden and FrostManufactured by Holden and FrostBrown leather pocket knife holder with flap and brass stud. Belt loop on rearleather, folding knife, holster

Manufactured by Holden and FrostManufactured by Holden and FrostBrown leather Axe head protector. Silver buckle and studs, manufactured by Holden and Frostleather, axe head, protector

Red lacquer Japanese stud bowl with lid & 2 cotton wing backed collars.bowls, collars, wing collars, neckwear

Items in collection of K.W. Peatling. Refer to Cat 5140.2, Box 173 for his service details.Pouch - water proof, green and black camouflage colours, lid flap cover has a stud hole and green cord to attach to a section on the pouch with a stud hole, rear has a metal sliding keeper to attach to a military webbing belt.equipment, camouflage, pouch