Item could date later if used by someone wearing ceremonial or uniform dress collars after collar attached shirts became the norm rep[lacing detachable collars for everyday wear.Small leather- look composition board, horseshoe shaped collar box with thin real leather strap and buckle fastening. Saddle stitched on outer edges, inside box is lined with paper printed with faux alligator or crocodile skin pattern in sepia colour.On top of lid in right lower corner: 'Collars' in faded gilt cursive printed text.costume accessories, male, personal effects, travel goods

Woven cane case with leather strapping. Top fits completely into outer shell.personal effects, travel goods

Given to Lydia Johns, mother of donor, by her cousin who lived at Strangways.Octagonal box made of gold embossed paper serviettes, Lined with pink cotton material and thick cellophane with holes punched around edges and then crocheted together with pink cotton thread. A lid made of the same material with a floral medallion in the centre with pink ribbon threaded through flower . Finished with lace crocheted around edge. Four pink ribbon bows placed around edge. Lined with pink cotton gathered . Seven rows of pink & blue flowered braid. The name of Lydia in gold printing on pink ribbon diagonally across lid with 14 small gold medallions placed between the rows. There is a tassel of pink cotton and two crochet cord to help hold up the lid.LYDIApersonal effects, containers

Metal black painted oval shaped hat box used for storing hats whilst travellingpersonal effects, travel goods

Black metal oval shaped hat box used in cabin aboard 'Fairsky'. Metal clasp'Sitmar Line/Sitmar Lin e Cabin/Franklin-Jones, Fairsky Cabin 287/A11/From Southampton /Date 19.9.1966/Landing Port Melbourne.personal effects, travel goods

Metal green painted oval shaped hat box.'Westley'personal effects, travel goods

Six sided box made for keeping collar studs etc. Yellow with light green opaque base and trim on lid which has a yellow stud ornament. Include a number of studs.costume accessories, male, personal effects, containers

Small bottle with metal stopper - used for perfume.White Roseglass technology, bottles, personal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics

Bristle shaving brush with red handle. Brush fits into a bakelite container with lid.CM A Y6 6o on container|Imperial on Brushpersonal effects-toilet requisites, shaving

Book of face powder sheets. (Precursor of paper tissues?)'Lehcaresor' Papier Poudrepersonal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics

Round box used for face powderpersonal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics

Glass jar with perforated lid used for talcum powder.'Plaza Talc'personal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics

Travelling toiletries set - leather case containing mirror, hair brush, clothes brush, metal soap container and metal clipper. A total of six items including the casepersonal effects, travel goods

Owned and used by the Gaskin familySmall leather purse - metal binding and clasppersonal effects, money containers

Black leather wallet with metal clasppersonal effects, money containers

Satin bag in four sections with one section open as flap. Embroidered Initials 'A. D. ' Blue flowers with green leaves. Blue satin padded inside.personal effects, containers

Silver top glass (crystal) jar engraved with angel faces. Cut glass jar probably used for creams.personal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics

Embossed sterling silver lid and cut glass jar, rectangle in shape.personal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics

Cut glass container with silver lid used for creamspersonal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics

Yellow tobacco tin with illustration log cabin man, and horses. 'Log Cabin' Brand on red backgroundpersonal effects, smoking accessories, containers, commercial

Yellow Tobacco tin 'Perfection Aromatic Flake Tobacco' written in red.personal effects, smoking accessories, containers, commercial

Used as a Vest Pocket ContainerBlue background Tobacco Tin , Medium Strength Capstan Navy Cut.personal effects, smoking accessories, containers, commercial

Brown leather card case with two pocketspersonal effects, containers

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

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

Belonged to donors mother-in-law, the late Mrs Doris Keene.Tobacco tin.Lucy Hinton tobacco manufactured by The British-Australian Tobacco Co Pty Ltd Melbourne Australia. 2oz Net when packed.personal effects, smoking accessories, commerce, containers

Belonged to donor's mother-in-law, the late Mrs D.Keene.Green tobacco tin.Havelock Ready Rubbed Tobacco 2oz net when packed.personal effects, smoking accessories, commerce, containers

Belonged to donor's mother-in-law, the late Mrs. Doris Keene.Red tobacco tin.Cork Tipped - Trade Mark - Craven A - Virginia Cigarettes 20 Craven A - Corked Tippedpersonal effects, smoking accessories, commerce, containers

Rectangular box with lid covered in mother of pearl. Lid is raised on its four side at an angle with a platform in middle. This platform has been carved with a floral motif with a bird. One panel on the top of the box is missing. The lid is lined with dark blue velvet and lid in cream silk.personal effects, containers

Belong to Beryl Gray's mother Mrs. Evelyn Smythe.Round brown hat box - cardboard with leather like coating. Metal handle and three metal clasps.H250/16costume accessories, hat accessories, personal effects, travel goods