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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Housewife
... Domestic object... Mitcham melbourne Housewife Domestic object Brown leather roll ...From the R.S.L. Mitcham CollectionBrown leather roll 27cm x 10cm complete with seven metal buttons stamped with the word Excelor. Plus two safety pins and four rusty sewing needles.military history, army -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Cushion Cover, 1940s
... Domestic object... Mitcham melbourne Cushion Cover Domestic object Black Velvet ...Item donated by RWT Rowlands and was sent to wife of a friend serving in 2/7th Battalion A.I.F.Black Velvet Cushion Cover 42 x 31 with coloured embroidered designs of David Tower, Mosque of Oman; a row of five camels, across the bottom, and the words Souvenir of the Holy Land, across the top and around the edges a hem with gold coloured fringe and a white cotton backing.military history, army -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Cushion Cover, c. 1940
... Domestic object... Mitcham melbourne Cushion Cover Domestic object Pink polyester ...Item donated by R.W.T. Rowland and was sent to wife of a friend serving in 2/78th Batallion A.I.F., Middle East.From the R.S.L. Mitcham.Pink polyester cushion cover 36cm x 30cm. Black 6cm fringe all around, depicting four 9cm x 9cm pictures of Church of Nativity, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Mosque of Oman and The Citadel. At each corner plus two 7cm x 13cm pictures of people. 21cm x 20cm picture A.I.F. Badge Palestine and the words 'Souvenir from The Holy Land'. Backed with cream cotton material.SOUVENIR FROM W.W.2.; Copyright by P.C.H. Bulmestermilitary history, army -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Cushion Panel, 1940s
... Domestic object... Mitcham melbourne Cushion Panel Domestic object Velvet square ...Item donated by R.W.T. Rowland, and was sent to the wife of a friend while serving in the 2/7th Battalion A.I.F. Middle East.|From the Returned Serviced League, Mitcham, 26 McDowall Street (cnr Harrison Street) closed in early 2014.Velvet square material 50cm x 40cm with 30cm x 40cm handpainted Oval Painting of the 'Blue Mosque in Jerusalem'handcrafts, hand painted, domestic items, furnishings -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Coffee Plunger and Mug
... Domestic object... Mitcham melbourne Coffee Plunger and Mug Domestic object Glass ...Plunger and beaker presented to Bob Gardiner, Olympian, at a special celebration for residents who represented Australia at the Olympic Games.Glass coffee plunger with metal lid in a metal stand. City of Whitehorse logo on the glass. The metal Mug also has a City of Whitehorse logo on the sideCity of Whitehorse logocivic mementoes, souvenirs, domestic items, crockery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Christmas Pudding Charms
... Domestic object... Mitcham melbourne Christmas Pudding Charms Domestic object Six ...From the kitchen of Abigail Schwerkolt and used in the Christmas puddings or her grandchildren. This must have been after 1966, because of decimal currency. Donor found these when cleaning out the house in 1994.Six Sterling silver Christmas Pudding Charms.Chardwicksdomestic items, food storage & preservation, metalcraft, sterling silver -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Large white table cloth
... Domestic object... Mitcham melbourne Large white table cloth Domestic object Long ...Long white fine cotton table cloth. Fine drawn thread work around edges. Eight wheel flower like pattern along each long edge and four on each short end. 6cm spoke stitched hem on all sides.domestic items, table setting -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Dressing Table Set, c1900
... Domestic object... Mitcham melbourne Dressing Table Set Domestic object .1 ...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 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Teapot, Unknown
... Domestic object...Teapot Domestic object Plain sliver teapot. Heavy oxidation ...In the 1650s, the newest exciting development had arrived on Britain’s shores, this time it was tea from China. As it was brought back from overseas, tea was incredibly scarce and as such its price was very high; in 1664, the cost of tea was already 40s per pound, although this is not as high as what it would become when taxed in the 18th century. This resulted in only the social elite enjoying a cup of tea, and most commonly tea was enjoyed in coffee houses, and teapots were therefore not yet a household item. As the East India Company imported larger quantities of tea, it became more widely available and a larger section of the British population were able to enjoy it meaning that, by 1669, tea was available nearly everywhere. Likely due to the fact that tea was first enjoyed in coffee houses, the first known teapot resembles a coffee pot, with a tapering cylindrical shape and standing much taller than what we now know as a teapot at 13.5 inches tall. Into the 1680s, these teapots were given a conical cover for the spout that was fixed to the pot via a chain. As Queen Anne took the throne in 1702, teapots had become much more widely used and had formed two common groups. The first style of teapot was the pear shaped style which began to appear in 1705. The pear shaped pot usually had a domed lid and sometimes featured a finial. This form was generally supplied with a heater and stand as well as having a baluster shaped handle on one side. This iteration would disappear by 1725 but does make a reappearance in the 1740s, only this time as an inverted pear shape. The second group was the more spherical, or globular, shape which appeared in 1710. The globular teapot had a flush, hinged lid as well as a narrow moulded rim foot and a straight sided, tapering spout. Both generalised groups of teapots have polygonal examples – that is, teapots that are made up of straight sided segments – but six or seven sided teapots are incredibly rare. There is one known example of a seven sided globular teapot, made by Isaac Ribouleau in 1724. This is so unique because polygonal teapots are much more technically difficult and time consuming to make. Other than the occasional band of engraving round the shoulder of the teapot, they remain quite plain until c.1740 when scrollwork and chased shells begin to be applied for decoration. ‘Chasing’ is the process of decorating the front of a piece of metal by indenting the back, without cutting or engraving. From 1755 until 1770, silver teapots became incredibly uncommon and it is likely that this either reflects a change in drinking habits or changing trends producing a favour for porcelain. This dip in popularity could also be in response to the outrageous taxes placed on tea, up to 119%! In 1765, the Leeds creamware globular teapot seemed to kickstart a resurgence and this, combined with the Commutation Act of 1784 – which reduced tax on tea from 119% to 12.5% – saw teapots return in all their forms. It’s around this time, in 1780, that a form of teapot with a detachable, openwork stand appeared; however, the plain, oval teapot remained the most popular in the 1780s and 90s. In the later years of George III’s tenure on the throne, during the last decade of the 18th century, there was a revival of chasing and embossing teapots with flower and foliage designs. At the turn of the century, the spherical, partly fluted teapot with classical decoration was superseded by a more oblong shaped pot that sat on four spherical feet. This was then changed again when teapots became more melon shaped. It was at this time that the capacity of a teapot greatly increased and the previously wooden or ivory handles were replaced by silver handles with ivory washers for insulation. As Britain entered into the Victorian era, the design quality often suffered as there was a tendency to over-decorate the silver. In the early 19th century, the last major addition to the shape of the teapot, a raised collar was added between the cover and body. Whilst this seems to just be for decoration, there is some speculation that it could also be to prevent overspills. https://www.marklittler.com/silver-teapots-history/ This item shows that silver and silver plated teapots were used for tea making.Plain sliver teapot. Heavy oxidation. Dented.None.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, teapot, silver, siver plate, tea -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Dish
... Domestic object...Dish Domestic object Metal oval cake/pie dish. Significant ...The development of bronze and iron metalworking skills allowed for cookware made from metal to be manufactured, although adoption of the new cookware was slow due to the much higher cost. After the development of metal cookware there was little new development in cookware, with the standard medieval kitchen utilising a cauldron and a shallow earthenware pan for most cooking tasks, with a spit employed for roasting. By the 17th century, it was common for a Western kitchen to contain a number of skillets, baking pans, a kettle and several pots, along with a variety of pot hooks and trivets. Brass or copper vessels were common in Asia and Europe, whilst iron pots were common in the American colonies. Improvements in metallurgy during the 19th and 20th centuries allowed for pots and pans from metals such as steel, stainless steel and aluminium to be economically produced. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cookware_and_bakewareThis item is significant as an example of an item in common use in the kitchen in the second half of the 19th Century, and thereafter.Metal oval cake/pie dish. Significant rust all over..None.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, cookware, bakeware, kitchenware -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Bowl, Early 20th Century
... Domestic object...Bowl Domestic object Large light blue enamel bowl. None ...Enamel cookware became very popular because people wanted a way of coating iron to stop metallic tastes or rust getting into food: something acid-resistant and easy to clean without laborious scouring, something more durable than the tin linings used inside copper. Enamelware dates back to 1760 in GermanyThis object is significant as an example of an item in common use in the 19th and early 20th centuries.Large light blue enamel bowl.None.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, enamel, kitchenware, washing -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Domestic object - Dudley Sherlock Pty Ltd Glass Ashtray, c.1960
... Domestic object...Dudley Sherlock Pty Ltd Glass Ashtray Domestic object ...Dudley Sherlock Pty Ltd were manufacturing Representative at Leylyn House, 226 Bay Street, Port Melbourne.Square black glass ashtray with ceramic base made for Dudley Sherlock Pty Ltd.dudley sherlock pty ltd, business and traders - hardware -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - White dinner bowl Plowright's Western Hotel, Grindley Hotel Ware, England, According to date 1913
... Domestic object...White dinner bowl Plowright's Western Hotel Domestic object ...Charles Plowright operated the Western Hotel on the corner of Timor and Kepler Streets from 1910 until around 1919. It was built in 1869 by William O’Brien, having been designed by Andrew Kerr. It was a staging place for the Cobb & Co Coaches. A common commercial product with which many people could identify. The Western Hotel is a common Warrnambool landmark built around 1869, it was one of the earliest hotels and operates to this day. Plain white soup bowl with flat rim. Red printed logo printed on rim.Plowrights Western Hotel Warrnambool printed in red on rim of bowl. “Grindley Hotel Ware England. Vitrified” stamped on base below emblem of crown. Date stamped in china 1 13warrnambool, plowright, western hotel, grindley china -
Hume City Civic Collection
Domestic object - Flat Iron
... Domestic object...Flat Iron Domestic object Heavy black small flat iron ...These small heavy flat irons were used to iron clothes prior to electric irons being invented. They were heated on a wood fire stove top and used quickly before they lost heat to iron items of clothing and other small items. These irons were very heavy so that they retained the heat when heated by a wood fire stove top prior to electricity being connected to houses. Flat irons were used in the 1800's and in the early 1900's.Heavy black small flat iron with handle on top. Iron tapers from flat wide base to rounded point. It has a round logo on front under the handle.Unreadable round possibly manufacturers logo.social history, irons, ironing, domestic items, 1800's -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Sewing Machine Tool Kit
... Domestic object...Sewing Machine Tool Kit Domestic object Rectangular wooden ...Rectangular wooden box patented February 19 1882. Box contains various tools for a Singer Sewing machine. Box opens out flat with triangular ends.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, sewing machine utensil kit -
Hume City Civic Collection
Domestic object - Flat Iron
... Domestic object...Flat Iron Domestic object Heavy flat based iron with handle ...This iron is from Bayview Farm, Diggers Rest and believed to have been used there.Flat based irons were used to iron clothes and other items prior to electric irons being invented and electricity being connected to houses. They were used mainly in the 1800's and early 1900's.Heavy flat based iron with handle. Inscriptions on front, tapers from wide back to rounded point at front.on point of iron "6" on front "SILVESTER'S/PATENT..."cullinan, c, diggers rest, george evans collection -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Tea Towel, c. 2001
... Domestic object...Tea Towel Domestic object Tea Towel. Reproduction ...Reproduced for Centenary of Federation 1901-2001Tea Towel. Reproduction of a World War I poster titled 'A Call from the Dardanelles' featuring a uniformed soldier with the words 'Coo-ee-Won't YOU Come?' Across the landscape behind his legs 'Gulf of Saro Sea of Marmara'. Across the bottom 'ENLIST NOW'. Colours are predominantly blue, green and khaki.(C) Australian War Memorial 2001manchester, work cloths, domestic items, cleaning -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Domestic object - WW2 Mess Tin
... Domestic object...WW2 Mess Tin Domestic object Oval metal container ...Used by Karl Koops (uncle of Kurt Kazenwadel) during WW1.Oval metal container with a lid which is closed with a lever type handle on a hinge. Container has a carry handle.The lid becomes a dish.karl koops, kurt kazenwadel, mess tin -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Domestic object - Hot water Bottle, Karl Wied, 1940's
... Domestic object...Hot water Bottle Domestic object Hot Water Bottle Made from ...Used by internees to warm their beds.Made from galvanized iron. Made in usual hot water bottle shape with all joins soldered. The stopper is a manufactured one (bought). Made in Camp 3 during internment.On Plug - Eyelets Pty Ltd Melbourne. Made in Australia.hot water bottle, camp internees, wied family, bissinger family -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Domestic object - Toiletry Case, 1940's
... Domestic object...Toiletry Case Domestic object Toiletry Case Handmade ...Given to Hemut Ruff by his parents on his 18th Birthday in 1946Handmade leather toiletry case. Division in the centre with leather holding sections. Metal stencil "HR" on front of case. Copper clasp made from copper coinsH Rufftoiletry case, ruff h, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, personal, effects, containers -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Domestic object - Cake cooler, 1940's
... Domestic object...Cake cooler Domestic object Cake Cooler Rectangular wire ...Made and used by internees at Camp 3Rectangular wire cake cooler, supported by 6 "feet"cake cooler, hoefer family, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, domestic, cooking -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Domestic object - Cake Cooler, 194's
... Domestic object...Cake Cooler Domestic object Cake Cooler Rectangular wire ...Made and used by internees at Camp 3Rectangular wire cake cooler, supported by 6 "feet"cake cooler, hoefer family, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, domestic, cooking -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Domestic object - Three Piece Tea Set, Tea Set
... Domestic object...Three Piece Tea Set Domestic object Tea Set 3 piece tea set ...Tea set was used by the Streker family in camp 3.3 piece tea set, consisting of coffee pot, teapot and sugar bowl. All made from tin. The sugar bowl is stamped with Kraft Meat Sausage on base. streker family, camp 3, metal work camp 3 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Mannequin, 1890-1900
... Domestic object...Mannequin Domestic object Dark brown torso length mannequin ...Used by Whitehorse Historical Society. Origin unknownDark brown torso length mannequin with wooden base and neck and arm holes. Shaped with bust narrow waist and bustle to hip in length. Brown cotton fabric. Below front neck is material sign printed: JA Walker Manufacturer, Melbourne.J A Walker Manufacturer Melbournemodel making, mannequins/dummies -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Mannequin -Child, c1900
... Domestic object...Mannequin -Child Domestic object Small child size mannequin ...Used by Whitehorse Historical Society. Origin unknownSmall child size mannequin on wooden stand. The model is without arms and torso size. It is covered in black cotton and black linen like material above the waist. The model is on a fixed stand with carved wooden pieces at arm holes and at the neck.model making, mannequins/dummies -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Tray, Saracen, Reporduction, Old Sheffield, 1971
... Domestic object...Tray Domestic object Round tray with appliqued grape ...Tray presented to BMFS(Cine Group) for film "Did August Schwerkolt Dig the Blackburn Lake one Sunday Afternoon"Round tray with appliqued grape decoration on edge with etched baseM.E.M.C 1971 Ten best on eight The Roisier Trophy awarded to BMFS(CINE Group) for "Did August Schwerkolt...."schwerkolt, film, sff rosier, trophy, tray -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Domestic object - Silver Plated Platter, Stainless Steel, NLT 1993
... Domestic object...Silver Plated Platter, Stainless Steel Domestic object Oval ...Presented to 4/19 PWLH Sergeants's Mess by S/Sgt G PerkinsOval stainless steel (?) platter, press formed, floral design around tray, milled edgePresented to 4/19th PWLH Sergeants Mess from S Sgt Perkins "Diesel" 17 Apr 1993sergeants mess, platter, perkins. -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Domestic object - Silver Serving Tray
... Domestic object...Silver Serving Tray Domestic object Pressed EPNS serving ...Pressed EPNS serving tray. Curved rectangular design. Stamped with floral patternEngraved: Presented to 4/19 PWLH OFFICERS MESS by CAPTAIN JUSTIN O'CONNOR 8 Dec 79tray, officers' mess -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Sewing Machine, late 19th or early 20th century
... Domestic object...Sewing Machine Domestic object Sewing machine, foot treadle ...This Eclipse model, treadle operated sewing machine was made by the Oldham Sewing Machine Company in Greater Manchester U.K.. It was used by sailmakers for sewing sails with box shape top and slim neck. Sewing machine, foot treadle, for sewing sails with box shape top and slim neck. Brand is Eclipse. Cast iron base is bolted to square wooden table-top with drawer under table. Drawer has 3 partitions and wood fitting with 5 drilled holes for needle storage, lock has diamond shaped, decorative metal surrounds; half of inside drawer is painted black. Decorative metal stand, painted green, with 2 foot pedals; 1 foot pedal drives the wheel wheel. Padals both have "ECLIPSE" cast into the iron.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, textile machines, sailmaker's machine, maritime sewing machine -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Domestic object - Placemats Large (set of 93)
... Domestic object...Placemats Large (set of 93) Domestic object Black, plastic ...Black, plastic covered place mats with silver embossed 4/19 PWLH Regiment badge in centre. Number reduced to 93 after 2 stolen.place mat, formal dinner, messes