These pillow cases are one of many 19th century items of furniture, linen and crockery donated to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village by, Vera and Aurelin Giles. The items are associated with Warrnambool and the Giles Family history. Items donated by the family have come to be known as the “Giles Collection”. Many items in the Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage were donated by Vera and Aurelin Giles and mostly came from the home of Vera’s parents-in-law, Henry Giles and his wife Mary Jane (nee Freckleton) who married in 1880 and whose photos are on display in the parlour. Henry was born at Tower Hill in 1858, and was a labourer on the construction of the Warrnambool Breakwater before leaving in 1895 for around seven years to build bridges in NSW. Mary Jane was born in 1860 at Cooramook and she attended Mailor’s Flat State School and where she eventually was to become a student teacher. After which she became a governess at “Injemiara” where her grandfather, Francis Freckleton, had once owned land. Henry and Mary’s family consisted of six, some of the children were born at Mailor’s Flat and later some children at Wangoom. They lived with their parents at Wangoom and Purnim west, and this is where Henry died in 1933 and Mary Jane in 1940.The Giles family collection is of social significance at a local level, because it not only illustrates the level of material support the Warrnambool community gave to Flagstaff Hill during it’s establishment. But the Giles collection also gives us today a snapshot into what domestic life was like in early colonial times prior to Federation.Pair of Pillow Cases, white, (Giles Collection)Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, pillow case, giles collection., henry giles, tower hill, cooramook, mailor’s flat, wangoom, 19th century household goods, textile

This textile is one of many 19th century items of furniture, linen and crockery donated to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village by, Vera and Aurelin Giles. The items are associated with Warrnambool and the Giles Family history. Items donated by the family have come to be known as the “Giles Collection”. Many items in the Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage were donated by Vera and Aurelin Giles and mostly came from the home of Vera’s parents-in-law, Henry Giles and his wife Mary Jane (nee Freckleton) who married in 1880 and whose photos are on display in the parlour. Henry was born at Tower Hill in 1858, and was a labourer on the construction of the Warrnambool Breakwater before leaving in 1895 for around seven years to build bridges in NSW. Mary Jane was born in 1860 at Cooramook and she attended Mailor’s Flat State School and where she eventually was to become a student teacher. After which she became a governess at “Injemiara” where her grandfather, Francis Freckleton, had once owned land. Henry and Mary’s family consisted of six, some of the children were born at Mailor’s Flat and later some children at Wangoom. They lived with their parents at Wangoom and Purnim west, and this is where Henry died in 1933 and Mary Jane in 1940.The Giles family collection is of social significance at a local level, because it not only illustrates the level of material support the Warrnambool community gave to Flagstaff Hill during it’s establishment. But the Giles collection also gives us today a snapshot into what domestic life was like in early colonial times prior to Federation.Sideboard cover, white with crocheted lace on sides. (Part of the Giles Collection)Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, giles collection, linen, 19th century linen, furnishings, 19th century fashion, decor, henry giles, tower hill, cooramook, mailor’s flat, wangoom, 19th century household goods

There are many 19th century items of furniture, linen and crockery donated to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village by Vera and Aurelin Giles. The items are associated with the Giles Family and are known as the “Giles Collection”. These items mostly came from the simple home of Vera’s parents-in-law, Henry Giles and his wife Mary Jane (nee Freckleton), whose photos are in the parlour. They married in 1880. Henry Giles was born at Tower Hill in 1858. He was a labourer on the construction of the Breakwater before leaving in 1895 to build bridges in N.S.W. for about seven years. Mary Jane was born in 1860 at Cooramook. She attended Mailor’s Flat State School where she was also a student teacher before, as family legend has it, she became a governess at “Injemiara” where her grandfather, Francis Freckleton, once owned land. Henry and Mary’s family of six, some of whom were born at Mailor’s Flat and later children at Wangoom, lived with their parents at Wangoom and Purnim west, where Henry died in 1933 and Mary Jane in 1940. The Giles family collection is of social significance at a local level, because it not only illustrates the level of material support the Warrnambool community gave to Flagstaff Hill during it’s establishment. But the Giles collection also gives us today a snapshot into what domestic life was like in early colonial times prior to Federation.Bedspread, white and has been eaten by a dog down one side.Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, giles collection, henry giles, tower hill, cooramook, warrnambool breakwater, mailor’s flat, wangoom, 19th century household goods

San Remo house built by Charles Grayden 1880?? Possibly Miss Elms' house.coloured print - side view of weatherboard painted white/cream. Verandah with slender square posts - framed by Pine Tree on left and small leafed tree on right.local history, photography, san remo, local area development by europeans, housing, coloured photograph, commercial development san remo, domestic development

Front cover of "Here's how for householders". An example of 1940s advertising through sewing and homemaker books. In this book, instructions are given for many aspects of household management, interspersed with advertisements for useful items. An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of front cover of a bookhistoric advertisements, domestic science, shell company of australia, household hints

Sample pages from "Here's how for householders". An example of 1940s advertising through sewing and homemaker books. In this book, instructions are given for many aspects of household management, interspersed with advertisements for useful items. Inside front and back covers are advertisements for Shell products, the company publishing this book.. There is also an advertisement for Pennant Kerosine (kerosene)An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of sample pages of a bookhistoric advertisements, domestic science, shell company of australia, household hints, pennant kerosine, kerosene

Front cover and sample page from "Tip-top Transfers, Book 1: Sprays". An example of mid century sewing and homemaker books. In this booklet, iron-on transfers are provided to be applied to garments or other fabric. The design can then be embroidered over the transfer. This edition contains flower designs, or sprays.An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of front cover and sample page of a booklethistoric advertisements, domestic science, tip top transfers, embroidery, sewing

Aluminium jelly mould rabbit shaped, made just in time for Easter by Swan circa 1950sVintage aluminium jelly mould, rabbit shaped with folding hooks.Swan BrandPat. No. 353327 Made in Englandjelly mould

Used for beating eggs or other cooking mixtures.Egg beater, chromed metal with wooden handlesSwift Whip. A Persinware product made in Australia.egg-beaters, whisks, kitchen equipment

Sewing baskets are used to contain needles and thread and other sewing requirements.Woven raffia sewing basket with lid attached by a cord. Basket is lined with gold satin and the lid is padded with pearl buttons.domestic items, sewing, sewing baskets

Butter dished were used to keep butter fresh on the countertop, so it's easy to spread, and protects your butter from soaking up flavors in the fridge.Two piece butter dish with Crinoline lady on the lid in her country garden with wording on lid 'In an Old World Garden'. Beautiful gold gilt edging on lid and base. 'A' English Ware (with crown), Lancasters Ltd Hanley Englishdomestic items, food storage & preservation, butter dishes

This was manufactured by Doulton at their Burslem factory at Stoke-On-Trent in England and imported by Feldheim Gotthelf & Co who were hardware merchants and importers in Sydney. The registered design number 188386 dates the item to 1892. The platter features an Australian theme showing Australian native flowers in 'Wattle' pattern. White rectangular platter. It has a slightly wavy edge with the brown 'wattle' design bordering around the outside of the platter.Marked DOULTON BURSLEM, ENGLAND WATTLE Rg No 188386. Below this is F C & Co. SYDNEY domestic items, platter

A limited number of these glasses would have been presented. Pair of clear stemmed wine glasses, with gold rim. Printed in blue with 'Greensborough Secondary College' and emblem of gum tree branch.greensborough secondary college, glasses, commemorative items

Presented to graduating students.A limited number of these glasses would have been presented. Pair of clear glass water glasses, with gold rim.Printed in blue with 'Greensborough College' and emblem of gum leavesgreensborough college, commemorative glasses

Yallambie commemorative glass produced for the century celebration 1971-1991.Pair of stemmed wine glass. Clear glass with gold embellishment. Yallambie (in boomerang)1971-1991 Yallambie Primary School yallambie primary school, commemorative glasses, .

Child's cup and saucer part of 'Belvedere' dinner set. The cup and saucer have a gold rim followed by a blue band interlaced with white lines and bouquets of red, blue, yellow and white flowers.Underneath side of saucer Johnson Bros. Made in Englandchinaware, cup, cup and saucer set

Large tea cup, personalised to "Father", possibly given as a gift.Large cup and saucer set, cream china.On cup: "Father" stencilled in dark red. Saucer: maker's mark " Staffordshire. Wilkinson Ltd. England"cup and saucer set, crockery

This china cover was part of a set used to store cheese. The base is missing,China cheese cover (base is missing), cream with floral decoration.crockery, cheese cover

Used as toilet receptacle in bedroom, where toilet facilities not conveniently available.Ceramic chamberpot, cream glaze, single handle. Caneware glaze, clear glaze over clay.Hoffman (stamped on base)chamberpots, bedrooms, toilets

Glass rolling pin can be filled with warm or ice water, cork stoppers missing. Used in baking for rolling out pastry.Glass rolling pin, molded lass, cork stoppers missingrolling pins, cooking, baking utensils

Commonly used 4 cup aluminium teapot with lid, Bakelite handle and knob.Four cup tea pot with lid; bakelite handle and knob."Swan Brand Made in England 4 cups" engraved on baseteapots

Stoneware bottle used to hold stoutStoneware stout bottlebottles, stoneware bottles

"PoopCee Brand" feeding bottle. Used for feeding babies, with the addition of teats and corks. This bottle is a 'banana' shape.Babies' glass feeding bottle "Banana style""Poop Cee" brand moulded in clear glassbaby feeding bottle, poopcee

Men's shaving mug and brush. Hoffman brand.Ceramic shaving mug, yellow glaze; with pig's bristle wooden shaving brushshaving mugs, shaving brushes, hoffman

'Sunshine' brand commonly used brass table kerosene lamp.Kerosene lamp with clear glass chimney"Sunshine" on wick holder, "682" on baselamps, kerosene lamps

Pumice sand soap is used to clean and/or restore a variety of materials and structures, as well as soiled hands.Two blocks of pumice sand soap in original wrappings (one damaged and roughly repaired)"Pearson's celebrated pumice sand soap" printed in black on orange paper wrappingsoap, sand soap, pumice soap