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Clunes Museum
Functional object - KNIFE POLISH
POLISH USED TO CLEAN DOMESTIC KNIVES.TWO TINS OF JOHN OAKEY & SONS KNIFE POLISHKNIFE POLISH MANUFACTURED BY JOHN OAKEY & SONS LIMITED. WELLINGTON EMERY & BLACK LEAD MILLS, LONDON, ENGLANDlocal history, domestic item, cleaning -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - KNIFE CLEANING & SHARPENING BOARD
KNIFE CLEANING BOARD, USED BY THE KIERCE FAMILYWOODEN KNIFE CLEANING & SHARPENING BOARDlocal history, domestic item, cleaning, kierce -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - SEWING MACHINE
THIS SEWING MASHINE CAME FROM LAURA HUDSON'S HOUSE IN LOWER FRASER STREET, CLUNES.SINGER SEWING MASHINE, HAND OPERATED. BLACK PAINTED & DECORATED, ON STAINED WOODEN BASE, WITH SMALL COMPARTMENT IN BASE FOR COTTON REELS ETC., COMPLETE WITH WOODEN COVER. MASHINE IS STAMPED F 9719565.THE SINGER MANUFACTURING Co.local history, domestic item, sewing, hudson, laura -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - INVALID DRINKING CUP
INVALID DRINKING CUP USED DURING ILLNESSAN INVALID DRINKING CUP WITH SPOUT AND HANDLE DECORATED WITH PINK ROSES ON GREEN BACKGROUNDlocal history, domestic item, crockery, -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - CHERRY CHEESE PRESS
CHEESE PRESS WAS DONATED FROM ONE OF THE ORIGINAL FARMS IN THE DUNACH DISTRICT FROM THE ESTATE OF MAVIS HARRIS DUNACHCHEERY CHEESE PRESS AND ACCESSORIES. WOODEN FRAME WITH IRON PRESS AND WOODEN STANDSEE MAKER DETAILS [BELOW}local history, domestic item, food preparation -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - BUTTER CHURN
BUTTER CHURN: GLASS CONTAINER WITH METAL LID AND FITTINGS AND WOODEN HANDLEON LID - MADE IN ENGLAND NO.30 CR. 40 MARKING ON GLASS CONTAINER - BLOW BUTTER CHURN 3/30 MADE IN ENGLAND. IMPERIAL QUARTS STICKER ATTACHED "BUTTER CHURN" DONATED BY W. HARRIS. PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH. "77"local history, domestic item, food preparation -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - TIN OF RAT POISON, FELTON, GRIMWADE & DUERDINS PTY. LTD. 342 FLINDERS LANE, MELBOURNE
POISON USED TO GET RID OF RATS.A SMALL TIN CONTAINER OF RAT POISONlocal history, domestic item, pest control, -
Clunes Museum
functional object - YARN BALL
ROUND BAKELITE BALL TO HOLD YARN TO KEEP IT CLEANlocal history, domestic item, ball to hold wool -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - GLASS CRUET SET
.1 PEPPER POT .2 VINEGAR JAR DESIGN ETCHED ON GLASS AROUND CENTRElocal history, domestic items, cruet set -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - GLASS CONTAINER
SMALL RECTANGULAR GLASS CONTAINER, PATTERN ON BASElocal history, domestic items, containers, -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - BUTTER PATS
Pair wooden butter pats with grooved face and plain back. Sticker attached marked "44".household item, butter pats -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - SHAVING MUG
Item used for to contain water and shaving soap for the removal of hair by razorCHINA SHAVING MUG WITH FLORAL DESIGN.local history, toilet requisites, shaving -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - IRON BOILER, A. Kenrick & Sons
MADE IN WEST BROMWICH, ENGLANDCAST IRON BOILER WITH HANDLEA. KENRICK & SONS, WEST BROMICH. 8 GALL.local history, cooking, domestic items (kitchen) -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - TUB
GALVANIZED METAL TUB, TWO HANDLESlocal history, domestic item, laundering, domestic items, laundry -
The Adam Lindsay Gordon Commemorative Committee Inc.
Functional object - Envelop, stamped, First Day Cover, 16 November 1970
For more information there is a similar envelop with stamps at the Melbourne Museum : https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/items/1692627There were five issues in the 'Famous Australians' series released as follows: Issue 1, November, 1968; Issue 2, November, 1970; Issue 3, May. 1973; Issue 4, August, 1975; Issue 5, November, 1976.Have a look at the description from Melbourne Museum: https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/items/1692627stamps, first day cover, first day of issue, adam lindsay gordon, famous australians, lachlan macquarie, john duigan, reginald duigan, edward john eyre, philately -
Duldig Studio museum + sculpture garden
Ceramic, Karl Duldig, Gumnut Bowl by Karl Duldig c.1948, c. 1948
... , including small sculptures, as well as functional and novelty items ...Karl Duldig’s ceramic bowl is a particularly interesting example of Karl’s ability to creatively respond to a new environment with a fresh visual repertoire, in this case, the flowering Eucalyptus in a design reminiscent of traditional European folk art. The bowl is an excellent example of the utilitarian and decorative studio pottery produced by Karl and his wife Slawa Horowitz-Duldig between 1944 and 1960. Clay was an important medium for Karl. When he was forced to flee Austria for Switzerland, working with clay became a convenient medium; and he continued to expand his use of clay in Singapore. In Australia his work in clay extended from domestic hand-made pottery to public sculptures and architectural reliefs. In 1944 Duldig purchased a kiln, which was installed in the garage of the family’s St. Kilda flat, soon after a pottery wheel was acquired. It was the beginning of a cottage industry that supplemented the family income during the war years and beyond. Duldig initially sold his decorative ceramic wares through a local florist in St. Kilda, and subsequently through shops such as the Chez Nous French Art Shop (Howey Place) and Light and Shade (Royal Arcade), and the Primrose Pottery shop in Collins Street. The Primrose Pottery shop was an extremely important commercial outlet, and hub, for emerging artists, potters and designers from 1929 until 1974. Its proprietors Edith and Betty MacMillan worked closely with their suppliers, commissioning and taking items on consignment. In the post war period important Melbourne studio potters such as Allan Lowe, Arthur Boyd, John Perceval and Neil Douglas exhibited and sold domestic wares in the Primrose Pottery shop. The Duldigs studio pottery provides a counterpoint to the ceramics produced at Arthur Merric Boyd Pottery in Murrumbeena, which was established in 1944 by Arthur Boyd, John Perceval and Peter Herbst. The emphasis on painterly decoration was important and the AMB potters also produced simple household wares decorated with Australian flora and wildlife, for example Neil Douglas also made small bowls decorated with the fairy wrens, lyrebirds, gumnuts and eucalypts. Ann Carew 2016The Duldig Studio’s collection of ceramics has national aesthetic and historic significance. It contains a representative sample of works of art in ceramics created by Karl Duldig during his lifetime, including small sculptures, as well as functional and novelty items for the tourist market during the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. The artist’s working methods and the development of his practice are comprehensively demonstrated in the collection. This in-situ collection demonstrates the philosophy of the Vienna Secession and its inheritors that handcrafted, simple functional domestic wares might enrich both the lives of the maker and the user. This bowl is part of a collection of ceramics that has national historic significance in providing a rich illustration of an immigrant and artistic experience, and touching on the themes of settlement adaptation of artistic practice. The collection is also associated with places of cultural and historical significance in Melbourne such as the Primrose Pottery Shop, and the story of Australian studio ceramics in the post-war years. Ann Carew 2016Cream earthenware bowl with flowering gum motif and sponged green background.Duldig in script incised under. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Iron - Hoover Steam, C. 1960
'Hoover' Steam and Dry Iron made in Great Britain.|Bakelite handle with circular dial beneath, stating heat degrees. Chrome body and stainless steel sole where the steam is ejected. On top of the bakelite handle is an on/off button in the area where the water is put in.Hooves Steam and Dry - 240V 1000W|Model 0114 R40979domestic items, irons -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Nib holder
Small metal box containing 8 nibsPen points made in Japandomestic items, writing equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Printing block
In note from Lorraine 'G 'who donated items, McGhee's cows grazed in a paddock which is now the site of Nunawading McDonald's. Mrs Nell McGhee had business acumen in the dairy business.Printer's block for account stamp for Central Dairy, 179 Springvale Road, Nunawading for one week's supply of delivered milk and cream. Proprietor, F T McGhee. Also printed account and donor explanatory note.trades, printing, food technology, dairying -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Spot removing tissues, not known
not knownDri - Clene Spot Removing Tissues. Paper booklet contains how to use instructions. Some tissues in envelope.domestic items, cleaning -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Glass Bottle, not known
From the collection of Lorna Broad.Glass bottle -with glass marble in neck of bottle. The bottle has been in the sea for some time and has become opaque.E. Rowlands - Ballarat, Melbourne, Katoomba and Sydney. This bottle remains the property of E. Rowlands Pty Ltd.domestic items, food & drink consumption -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Crumb Brush, not known
Brush is part of the collection of Lorna BroadYellow horse hair bristles attached to china ornament in the shape of a dog's head. Brush has been glued to head and bound with pink ribbon and gold metallic thread which was part of the ornament on the back.Made in Japan.domestic items, cleaning -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Scissors, not known
Metal scissors - utility scissors used in most households for a number of purposes such as dressmaking, kitchen uses etc.domestic items, utensils, handcrafts, equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Glass Pen, not known
Glass pen was bought in 1970's by donor to replace the glass pen used by her mother during 1930'sClear glass stem to glass bulb, with spiral shape pointed nib; in black case with cream suede liningDip in ink to bulb leveldomestic items, writing equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Camera, 1961
... pieces and strap. Provision for a flash to be fitted. Three items ...Coronet was first popular- class camera released in 1961 as distinct from the high and expensive class.Canon Canonet 35mm camera with light meter around and Cannon Lens SE,45mm,1.19. Made by Canon Camera co Inc. speed B(bulb) to one 500th for a second (11 settings), auto made and 'f' setting from 1.9 to 16. Self timer. Camera has a steel base with a satin chrome finish and a leatherette band around camera. Rewind lever and film forward lever on back.Camera has leather carry case in two pieces and strap. Provision for a flash to be fitted. Three items in the set.Canon Canonet, Canon Camera Co Inc made in Japanphotography, cameras -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Darning Wool Plait, not known
For reinforcing and mendingA handy way of keeping wool intact and ready for use1 Chadwick's Darning Plait. 80% wool, 20% nylon - plait no 8, lion emblem. Plait contains red, yellow, maroon, blue threadsChadwick's Lion Emblemdomestic items, sewing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Card of Hooks & Eyes, 1952 prior
Card of black hooks & eyes, size 0. Blue & orange printing on cream card. Writing says 'Neweys La Poupee'. All British Hooks & Eyes By Appointment - hook & eye makers to H.M. The Queen and Queen Mary. If it fastens Neweys made it. Art S19 Made in England'. Picture of Coat of Arms and in bottom corners two drawings of ladies, one with or bonnet.|On reverse paper 'Best Quality Enamel Made in England by Newey Brothers Ltd, Birmingham'.Newey Brothers Ltd, Birmingham.domestic items, sewing, handcrafts, dressmaking -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Serviette Ring
Round china serviette/napkin ring with duck head & wing on top & feet. Ring is beige, wings green and ducks bill and feet are orange.domestic items, table setting -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Serviette Ring
Round china serviette/napkin ring with rabbit head & paws. Head is blue, ears are red, paws beige.domestic items, table setting -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Dolly
Bought at auction for the collection by donorGalvanised cone on the end of 25cm stick for stirring clothes during launderingdomestic items, laundering