This iron was used by women to press the clothes from the mid 19th century. Coal embers were put inside, heating the base of the iron. Small bellows could be used to fire up the embers in order to keep the iron hot.This item is significant as it represents the appliances used by women from the mid 19th century until the advent of electricity.Brass iron with hinged lid, curved funnel and wooden handle with asbestos standdomestic object, iron, laundry, appliance

Plant Specimen from the VSF Herbarium - seeds in a cardboard box with a glass lidBox: Picea asperata Western Szechuan, China. Note inside: Herbarium of the Arnold Arboretum Harvard University. No. 2080. E.H Wilson 1907-1909

Plant Specimen from the VSF Herbarium - seeds in a cardboard box with a glass lidBox: Picea Jezoensis. Korea. Note inside: Herbarium of the Arnold Arboretum Harvard University. Korea. Picea Jezoensis Carr.No. 8964. E.H Wilson Aug. 26, 1917

Plant Specimen from the VSF Herbarium - seeds in a cardboard box with a glass lidBox: Picea brachytyla. Western Szechuan, China (ascendens crossed out). Note inside: Name: Picea Glauca White Spurce. Family: Pinaceae. Habitat: Canada, N. U.S.A. Origin: unknown

Plant Specimen from the VSF Herbarium - sedds in a carboard box with a glass lidOn box: Picea likiangensis, Western Szechuan, China. Note inside: Herbarium of the Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University, No. 2061 E.H. Wilson 1907-09

Plant Specimen from the VSF Herbarium - seeds in a cardboard box with a glass lidBox: Picea Engelmanni. Western N. America. Note inside: 711 Picea Engelmanni

Plant Specimen from the VSF Herbarium - seeds in a cardboard box with a glass lid.On Box: Picea brachytyla, Western Hupeh, China. Note inside: Herbarium of the Arnold Arboretum Harvrad University. Western hupeh China.No. 2052, E.H. Wilson 1907-09

Plant Specimen from the VSF Herbarium - seeds in a cardboard box with a glass lidBox: Picea hirtella. Western Szechuan, China.Inside: Herbarium of the Arnold Arboretum Harvard University, E.H. Wilson 1907-09

Plant Specimen from the VSF Herbarium - seeds in a cardboard box with a glass lidPicea orientalis Asia Minor (crossed out = Western Himalayas (Creswick Plantation))

Item issued to Peter BALL 3796117. Refer Cat No 4704Foot powder tin, rectangular shape, gold colour with sliding lid on top.Foot Powder D [up arrow] - remainder ineligible Written: Peter BALLcontainers, medicine - chriropody, military history - kit

Advertising material in the form of a jugObject imported as a promotional object by Holden and FrostCream ceramic jug advertising Ellimans universal embrication, with pouring lid and handleEllimans Universal Embrocation. Stiffness aches sprains bruises. Diagram with cyclist jug, ceramic

Bottle is designed to fit inside item Reg No 3007 then both into item Reg No 3008. Item issued to Peter Ball 3796117, refer Cat No 4704Water bottle, green plastic, kidney shaped with screw top plastic lid.V 1968 [up arrow] 8465-71-108-8705 Written: Peter BALLmilitary, water bottle, basic equipment

Cream coloured small container with lid. Made from Xylonite. Part of a set.personal hygiene

.1) Tin, Rations, rectangular shape, green colour, on one side is a yellow label with contents, instructions that are inside. .2) Tin lid to fit .1), same colour, top of lid has same label on as .1).On label, " D (arrow up) D - contents, tea, chocolate, cereal, salt, toilet paper, instructions"ration, tins military,

George KERSHAW No 814 enlisted in the AIF in G Coy 6th Batt on 17.8.1914 age 23 years. Embarked for Egypt 19.10.1914, embarked for Gallipoli 5.4.1915, reported missing 25.4.1915, a Court of Enquiry held on 24.4.1916 finds that he was KIA 25.4.1915..1) ANZAC medallion awarded tp George Kershaw .2) hinged lidded presentation box black with purple velvet lining. .3) certificate from the commonwealth of AUST .4) .5) cardboard post box & lid “G Kershaw”numismatics - medals, military, containers - commercial, documents - certificates, military history

Part of Geological investigation into the characteristics of the rock formations and ground water.Water supply and infrastructure requires prior investigation before construction work can commence.Very small glass tubes (about 30) with cork toppers. Each tube is labelled. Resting on wool in a cardboard box with a lid. Stored in an old thick cardboard box with a very faint 'Harrietville ... Samples' on its lid.On the tubes - place and number "Harrietville / samples"geological samples, harrietville water

This domestic kitchen appliance is typical of the period when food processing was done at home. It would have been before the time of mass food processing factoriesVery rusted round tin with detachable bottom and lid for easy removal of cheese. Small eyelets on each side and large handles each side. Top and bottom lids have holes in them to allow moisture to escape.cheese-mould domestic food-preparation

Gramophone needles container for 1 time use only."His Majesty's Voice" copyright Loud Tone. Has hinge lid. Top of lid has advertising design of dog looking into speaker. Colour mainly red.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Wheatstone Bridge, Type WBSRS, 4 Decade. Serial Number 3875. Black panel with terminal posts, selector knobs and switches in a polished wood box with lift-off lid. Circuit diagram photocopy inside the lid. scientific instruments, j.l. williams, wheatstone bridge

Bendigo Pottery tobacco jar in shape of dogs head, pressed earthenware, blue and tan majolica glaze with blue ribbon around neck, head lifts off for lid. No makers mark & lid has been repaired.domestic equipment, containers, tobacco

In their original form these smoothing irons were filled with hot coal or charcoal and used to remove creases from garments.Brass smoothing iron most likely produced for the souvenir industry. The original would have held coal or charcoal. The lid can be lifted and there are openings to allow smoke to escape. The lid can be fastened to the main body with a hook. .

An unsealed Wilson 'Extra Duty' tennis ball can. Metal ring-pull lid missing. Has plastic reclosure lid. Contains two yellow Slazenger balls. Materials: Metal, Ink, Rubber, Synthetic materialtennis

An unsealed flat-lid Dunlop (U.S.) 'Maxlife' tennis ball can and domed lid. Key winder and metal seal strip missing. Contains one of three original balls. Materials: Metal, Ink, Felt, Rubbertennis

An unsealed can of two Penn 'Ultra-Blue' racquetballs. Missing metal ring-pull seal lid. Has original plastic reclosure lid. Contains two original balls. Materials: Metal, Ink, Plastic, Rubbertennis

stoneware hot water bottle, generally a cylindrical shape with an opening at the top and a round knob on one end which presumably functions as a holder. The main part of the body is cream, with the knob end brown.Stoneware hot water bottle with a screw in lid. Generally a cylindrical shape with an opening at the top and a round knob on one end which presumably functions as a holder. The main part of the body is cream, with the knob end and lid, brown.hot water bottles., bed warmers

The pomander was worn or carried in a case as a protection against infection in times of pestilence or merely as a useful article to modify bad smells.Hand Carved Kokea Nut that is of South American origin. Carved in England. Used as a Pomander in the 1870s. The item has a lid which can be unscrewed into two pieces creating a lid and base with a cavity. Shaped like an egg. pomander, kokea nut

Commemorates operation Iraqi Freedom, U.S. forces involved in Iraqi and details losses incurred.Glass Mug Operation Iraqi Freedom with pewter lid contain Certificate of Authenticity U.S. Heritage Glass Series Number 2289 of 9000Certificate of Authenticity. US-Heritage Glass Series, The History of the U.S. Operation. Iraqi Freedom Column Crystal Glass with Pewter Lid.Pewter Lid is decorated with an inscription around the edge "Democracy, Freedom, Liberty, Honour, Courage. in the center is an eagle, two crossed U.S. Flags, A five pointed badge surrounded by a laurel wreath and in the center of the badge is a five pointed star. The thumb button has a congressional seal embossed there on.on the front of the glass is an area of gold leaf that has a heading "The History of the Liberation of Iraq" There are emblems of the U.S. armed forces that were involved in the conflict: U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corp, U.S. Navy, Dept of Army, U.S. Air Force, Army National Guard, Air National Guard. On the top of this circle of emblems is a pair of crossed swords, on the blade of one the swords "Proud to serve" and the other sword "All gave some, some gave all" under the crossed swords is an inscription "Freedom and Justice for All" The center of this area is a pewter medallion labeled "Operation Iraqi Freedom" in the center of the medallion is map of Iraq with city centers mentioned and below is an eagle clutching a feather and sword. On the outside of this area is small pictures of: plane, helicopter, Parachute, jeep, soldier, large jet, aircraft carrier, oasis scene, truck, soldier, and tank. on the lower section is a representation of an American flag The bars contain details of the number and type of U.S. forces involved. The bottom is embossed with "God Bless the Defenders of Freedom and Democracy of Iraq"