The items suggest a collection of late 19th to mid-20th-century household goods, including: Medicine bottles (used for tonics, syrups, and remedies). Toiletries (e.g., toothpaste tin). Food or beverage containers (potentially beer, soda, or syrup bottles). Household chemical bottles (e.g., ink, cleaning agents). These types of bottles were commonly reused or repurposed in households before disposable plastic became widespread. Some items, particularly embossed or labelled bottles, may have collector value.A cardboard box containing a variety of glass and ceramic bottles, tins, and containers. The items appear aged, dusty, and in varying states of preservation, with some showing rust, breakage, or missing parts. Various sizes, colors, and shapes of bottles are present, some with cork, metal, or screw-top lids. A distinctive tin lid labeled "Cherry Toothpaste" with an emblem of a kangaroo is visible, indicating an Australian product. A blue-labeled cardboard box of "Califig Syrup of Figs" is present, suggesting medicinal use. Some of the bottles have embossed lettering or remnants of labels, indicating their original contents.household item

Student course work from 1972 - an insect collection of 13 Orders from Victoria with class notes detailing killing methods of the era.Collected by BHC student Joanne Morris in 1972 from areas in greater Melbourne, Carrum, Cheltenham, Burnley, Eltham, Mildura, Clayton, Malvern and Ormond. Some from Mildura and Flinders. (1) Insects mounted with pins and hand written labels (Order, Family, Collected date and area). Two wooden boxes with slide in glass lids hand made by the student. (2) Folio of instruction notes, "Burnley College of Horticulture Entomology The Insect Collection." Directions on catching/collecting, killing, spreading and mounting the insects. However the catching part is not included.Box 1 contains name of Student JOANNE MORRIS - with each specimen having a handwritten label. ORDER BLATTARIA (3 specimens) ORDER COLEOPTERA (26 specimens) ORDER DERMAPTERA (1 specimen) ORDER DIPTERA (6 specimens) ORDER HEMIPTERA (11 specimens) ORDER HYMENOPTERA (12 specimens) Box 2 contains ORDER LEPIDOPTERA (25 specimens) ORDER MANTIDA (1 specimen) ORDER ORTHOPTERA (6 specimens) ORDER ODONATA (2 specimens) ORDER PLANIPENNIA (1 specimen), PHASMIDA (No Order label) (1 specimen) ORDER THYSANURA (1 specimen) (2) Folio called Entomology: The Insect Collection KILLING, KILLING BOTTLES, SPREADING AND THE SPREADING BOARD, RELAXING, MOUNTING and REARING information as class notes typed and roneoed on 3 x single sided foolscap sheets.insects, joanne morris, student collection, burnley horticultural college, preserved insects

This collection represents late 19th and early 20th-century glass bottles, commonly used for household, medicinal, beverage, and food storage purposes. Soda and mineral water bottles (tinted blue or green) were often sealed with marble stoppers (Codd bottles) or corks. Alcohol and wine bottles were dark green or brown to prevent light exposure from spoiling the contents. Apothecary and medicine bottles were embossed or labeled, sometimes with poison warnings. Preserving jars with metal clamps were used for storing homemade preserves and pickled goods. Food product containers, such as mustard or jam jars, were commonly reused for other household needs. This collection likely originated from a rural homestead, a general store, or an apothecary, representing everyday life in the late 1800s to early 1900s.The image showcases a diverse collection of glass bottles and jars, varying in size, shape, colour, and purpose. The assortment includes: Tall, slender bottles with narrow necks, likely used for soda, beer, spirits, or wine. Shorter, rounded bottles, which may have contained tonics, medicine, or sauces. Glass jars with metal lids, including one with a hinged clamp, suggesting use for preserves, pickles, or household goods. Several bottles retain original labels, with one clearly marked "Water" and another labeled "Star", indicating they were originally used for beverages or medicinal products. A rusted tin with a faded label, which appears to be an old food or medicinal container. Some bottles exhibit embossed lettering, which was a common feature in 19th and early 20th-century packaging. Most bottles are clear, green, or brown, with some appearing to have a blue tint, which was characteristic of early mineral water and soda bottles. Some bottles have cork or screw tops, while others have open tops, suggesting they may have been sealed with wax or stoppers. The collection appears to be a historical assortment, possibly from an old general store, apothecary, or household setting.bottles, kitchen, household item

Stoneware and ceramic containers were essential household items before glass and plastic became common. Bottles with manufacturer stamps can provide valuable information about local businesses and industries from the period. The variety of containers suggests both household and commercial uses, reflecting life in the 19th and early 20th centuries.This collection consists of various stoneware and ceramic containers, including a large lidded bread bin, demijohns, and small storage jars. The items are glazed in different colors, including cream, brown, and blue, with some featuring embossed markings or labels. Stoneware Bread Bin (Left) A large, round stoneware container with a matching lid and a central handle knob. Cream-colored with a brown glazed rim. Likely used for storing bread, flour, or other pantry items. Demijohns (Center and Right) Two large stoneware jugs with narrow necks and cork openings. The jug at the front-centre has embossed writing, which may indicate a distillery, brewery, or merchant brand. Typically used for storing liquids such as spirits, vinegar, or oils. Smaller Stoneware Jars (Front and Left) Various tall, narrow jars with wide openings, glazed in brown and cream. These may have been used for ink, medicine, sauces, or condiments. Blue Ceramic Jar with Lid (Center) A dark blue cylindrical jar with a matching lid. Possibly used for tea, spices, or apothecary storage. Wooden Container (Front Right) A small wooden jar with a lid, which may have been used for storing snuff, spices, or medicinal powders.jars, demijohn, wine, commercial item, bread, household item

The Fowlers Vacola bottling system was a widely used method for home food preservation, particularly in rural Australia. The presence of printed materials suggests a mid-century domestic setting, where advertisements, guides, and instructional booklets played a crucial role in household management. The collection provides insight into early 20th-century food preservation practices and the importance of printed guides for home-based skills.1. Rusty Tin Fowlers Bottling Container with Lid: Physical Description: A cylindrical metal container with a hinged metal handle and a removable lid featuring a central oval grip. 2. Two Small Glass Jars with Lids: Physical Description: Two clear glass preserving jars, one with a wire bail closure system, and the other with a screw-top lid. 3. Assortment of Brochures, Pamphlets, and Instruction Booklets: Physical Description: Various printed materials, including booklets, pamphlets, and instruction sheets. Topics: Fowlers Vacola bottling instructions, showing food preservation methods and equipment diagrams. A Kayser-branded booklet, possibly related to hosiery, fashion, or undergarments. Other printed advertisements and instructional guides related to home appliances or domestic goods.jars, kitchen, cooking, preserving, fruit, cleaning, bottling, household item

Clear glass milk bottle stamped in red - F.E. Watts Blackburn. Cardboard Lid - F.E.Watts Blackburn Dairy, Blackburn. WX2504. Pure milk Please Return bottles.One Imperial Pintglass technology, bottles