Elbow length black mesh gloves with two black pearlised buttons at wrist.costume accessories, glove accessories

Summer weight buggy rugs were used in the early part of the century in horse drawn vehicles to keep dust from earth roads from soiling traveller's clothing.White cotton rug with red stripes and fringing in red and white.personal effects, travel goods

Purple waist 'cocktail' apron with coloured fringing. Vivid embroidery in yellow, red, pink and green.costume, female working

Wooden jigsaw puzzle depicting girl with cat, ball, doll house and box.toys, general

Heavy white cotton crocheted table centre with fringing.manchester, bath linen, handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work

Large black triangular lace shawl with deep border of different pattern.costume accessories, clothes accessories

Child's grey flannel long sleeve blazer with three pockets. Three large grey buttons.Made from the famous 'Doctor' Regd Flannel All Pure Wool|College Wear Made By Leonard E. Buck.|S McCutchencostume, children's uniform

Boy's short grey flannel trousers lined with grey cotton.Alexanders 11 All Woolcostume, children's

Child's sleeveless wool vest in light brown. Criss cross pattern in dark brown and other patterns in blue, red and green. V neck.Tailored for perfect fit Sutex Pure Wool 36costume, children's

Dark red school cap with peak. Insignia of Greek warrior head in yellow on front.The Philip Joseph Quality Cap Pure Wool Philcraft Finish.|Pre-shrunk and Water Repellant Name -------- 6 1/2|Made expressly for the Myer Emporium.costume, children's

Made by Nora Driscoll O'Donnell on voyage out from England to Point McDonnell, South Australia about 1843White cotton half petticoat with drawstring waist. Deep 'over' flounce of broderie anglaise lace.costume, female underwear

Made by Mrs. Myrtl Bennett, aunt of donor, for her husband, Philip.Pair of long brown hand knitted socks.costume, male footwear

Envelopes part of a series issued by City of Nunawading to commemorate Australia Day.Three envelopes commemorating Australia Day.1849.1 - Illustration of log chained to cart with farmer. Two stamps (27c) 0f 'H M Brig Supply' 1849.2 - Illustration of fireworks display. 1849.3 - Illustration of Schwerkolt Cottage with a 24c stamp.1849.1 - Australia Family Festival 26 January 1983 Civic Centre Nunawading. 1849.2 - Australia Day Family Festival, Wednesday,26 January1994 1849.3 - Australia Day Family Festival, 26th January 1982 Civic Centre Nunawading.philately, covers, postal stationery

Amber and pearl beads sewn into cream silk. Cord draw tie. Very fragile. Also known as Dorothy Bag, Dilly Bag, Dorry Bag, and Dally Bag.costume accessories, female

Metric equivalency chart explaining conversion from imperial measurement to metric as advertising material from Dee Ess Fabrics.commerce, advertising

Two Cards with thread wound around middle:- 1851.1 Thread 1851.2 Mending lisle. Third Card "Rite Tone for hosiery darning. Box (empty) for Hose Mending1851.1 Barbour's Lisburn N.Ireland Trade Mark Flax Linen Thread 15 Yards|1851.2 Della Darn Mending List Fashion Shades For Hosiery 3. Darning. Rite Tone Made in Australiaa. specially prepared for Hosiery/Darning Etc. 4. Box - The Handbag Silk Hose Mending Outfit 12 Fashionable Shades with needle Made in England.handcrafts, needlework

Given to donor by her father, Sergeant Richard Osborne, who bought it while serving in Egypt (then in Palestine) during world War 11. Bible is a 'red letter testament' with Jesus spoken word printed in red.New Testament (Red Letter New Testament) with a wooden cover with cross and four small crosses engraved into cover. 'Jerusalem' written in black on front, 'Bethlehem' written on back. Red Letter Testament on leather covered spine.To Barbara With Love Daddy Xmas 1940.books, religion

Given to donor by her father, Sergeant Richard Osborne, in Palestine (now Israel) while serving in the A.I.F. during World War 11Wooden covered book with illustration of three camels on front. Pressed flowers and photos of Jerusalem.To Barbara with love Daddy Xmas 1940books, religion

Wooden spinning top with metal point at on end and eight groves.toys, general

Box No2A Brownie camera, model E. Exposure speed 1/30 second with time exposure. Has a carrying handle. Black leatherette covered jute board construction. Made by Eastman Kodak.Brownie No.2A Brownie Use Film No,116 Made in USA By Eastman Kodak Co. Rochester NY.photography, cameras

Small cane basket containing 47 wooden blocks of different colours, shapes and sizes.toys, general

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

Round iron double sided waffle maker. Lid lifts up and pancake mixture is poured into patterned recess. Pattern is repeated on lid.domestic items, food preparation

Rubber stamp - Wooden base with black handle. Rubber on underside with stamp 'City of Nunawading'stamps - rubber

Red covered book of photographs of Australians' activities during the Great War - 1914-1918.Mt. Gambier Christmas 1923.books, history/local history, military

Green booklet issued by State Emergency Council for Civic Defence Victoria.Single page insert appealing for volunteers for the army and wardens.books, reference

Illustratedbrown coved book on Botany.books, reference

Silk piano shawl with deep cream silk fringing. White background with embroidered flowers, birds and flowers.manchester, bedding, handcrafts, needlework

Long rectangular box covered in dark cream silk with purple pattern. Twisted cord around top and tied in bow in one corner. Inside lined in cream quilted silk and two ribbons crossing to hold gloves.costume accessories, glove accessories

Round gold framed picture of pensive cherub with wings on blue background, gilt chain and cardboard backing.illustrations, reproductions