Small square gilt finished pressed metal compact. Top of lid features a plastic covered panel of Petite Point embroidery in a design of curtiares roses and blue flowers. Inside the lid is a square mirror with a spring hinged metal flap over powder compartment, fitted with pink nylon mesh panel.Inner top edge: 'Patented'|Inner lower edge below mirror: 'Made in England'|On inner metal flap initials: 'RC/I/U'personal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics

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

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

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

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

Green tobacco tin with Scots Crown InsigniaSilk Cut Virginia Tobacco The 'Grey'containers, commercial, personal effects, smoking accessories

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

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

Cardboard cigarette box with silver paper lining inside.Ardath Specials Virginia Cork Tipped 20 cork tipped cigarettes.personal effects, smoking accessories

Small tin for menthol snuffComp Menthol Snuff Prepared by Burroughs Wellcombe + Co London.personal effects, snuff taking

Brown leather gladstone bag. Metal band across top with clips at each end. Straps on side.personal effects, travel goods

Small green cardboard case with metal clasp and red metal handlePeter Jamespersonal effects, travel goods

Leather satchel with three wide straps, compartments to hold paper, pens, etc.Championpersonal effects, travel goods

'Rapid' tobacco tin for storing tobacco and contains 'Tally Ho' rice tobacco papers. Used for rolling own cigarettes. Chrome finished pocket size tin with canvas rolling mechanism. Tin lid is embossed with a decorative star/sun design. The tin is curved slightly to sot in a jacket pocket and making it easier hold when in use.'Rapid' stamped near the front edge of the lid.personal effects, smoking accessories

Glass bottle with screw top containing talcum powder by J.F.Schwarzlose Sohne Berlin, brass label on one side & paper label on other. Diamond pattern in glass.J.F.Schwarzlose Sohne Berlinpersonal effects, cosmetics, powder

Small Temple Bar Tobacco tin containing 8 keys, tin with blue, red & gold lettering, Temple Bar Sweet Slice Tobacco, sticker on bottom showing a woman with baby reads You Love Them Fight For Them Join The A.I.F now.Manufactured by the British American Tobacco Co Pty Ltd Melbourne Australiapersonal effects, smoking accessories, toabcco tin

Large rectangular trunk lined with green and cream material. On each side is a mesh dome which opens with a clasp (to protect certain items?) including top and bottom. Brass clasp with locking mechanism, who smaller latches on either side. Leather handle, leather re-enforcements on each corner, attached with tacks. Exterior made of flaxite fiberBrass plaque on left hand side, 'Warranted Flaxite fiber rec trade mark featherweight' with feather in the centre. Sticker saying 'luggage Melbourne (sp.-st.) Cootamundra (NSW) Victorian Railways' on right hand side.personal effects, travel goods, trunk, travel, lock, storage, flaxite, featherweight