One of a collection of 56 knitting pattern books donated by Mrs Hilma Carruthers. These books had been used by Mrs Carruthers, her mother and her two daughters. This book was produced by Lincoln Mills and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.Lincoln / BOOK 753 / 1'9 / MODEL NO. L2114 / See Page 4handicrafts - history knitting, lincoln mills (australia) limited, handicrafts - history, knitting

One of a collection of 56 knitting pattern books donated by Mrs Hilma Carruthers. These books had been used by Mrs Carruthers, her mother and her two daughters. This booklet was produced by Sirdar (UK) and contains three knitting patterns for tea pot cosies.Sirdar / No. 1797 / DOUBLE KNITTING WOOL / OR / SUPER NYLON DOUBLE KNITTING / TWO SIZES / 15 / CENTS / 1'6 / MODEL 'A' / MODEL 'B' / MODEL 'C'handicrafts - history knitting, harrap bros. (sirdar wools) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting

This book was produced by the Lincoln Mills and contains fair isle knitting patterns for womens garments.Fair Isle DESIGNS / IN / Stylish Handknits / BY / LINCOLN / MODEL No. 1333 / SEE PAGE 4 / BOOK No. 682 / 8D.handicrafts - history knitting - fair isle, lincoln mills (australia) limited, handicrafts - history, knitting - fair isle

This knitting pattern leaflet was produced by Lincoln Mills and contains a pattern for a knitted vest for women in fair isle.LINCOLN / Model No. L1105 / PRICE 2D.handicrafts - history knitting - fair isle, lincoln mills (australia) limited, handicrafts - history, knitting - fair isle

This knitting pattern leaflet was produced by Lincoln Mills and contains a pattern for a womans jumper made in fair isle knitting.LINCOLN / Model No. L1238 / PRICE 2D.handicrafts - history knitting, lincoln mills (australia) limited, handicrafts - history, knitting

This matchbox holder / striker was made to advertise Cooper's shears, a well known Australian brand of sheep shears. An image of a mechanical Cooper's shear can be seen on one side.Matchbox holder, advertising Cooper's Shearing Machines. Matchbox holder, advertising Cooper's Shearing Machines. Matchbox holder, advertising Cooper's Shearing Machines. The area for striking matches can be seen. Matchbox holder, advertising Cooper's Shearing Machines.COOPER / SHEARING / MACHINES / DO BEST WORK NEW MODEL / COOPER / SHEAR PROV. PAT. / 16367shearing, cooper engineering company pty ltd

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Coats Patons and contains knitting patterns for mens and womens garments. The skirt modelled on the front cover and on page 13 is acknowledged as being a 'Kenneth Pirrie Creation'. Kenneth Pirrie was an Australian fashion designer from the 1960s who appears to have worked in Melbourne and Sydney.Patons / KNITTING / BOOK No. 708 / Latest young fashion - long / stockings or socks with / sweater to match in / TOTEM or TYROL / Two-of-a-kind sweaters, / for him and you, in TOTEM, / ARIEL and MOHAIR / A sweater or shift in TOTEM: / a man's cardigan in JET / 2'3 / PATONS . BEEHIVEknitting handicrafts - history, coats patons (australia) limited, pirrie, mr kenneth - kenneth pirrie creations, knitting, handicrafts - history

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.12 / EXQUISITE MODEL GARMENTS / from PATON'S "LACETTE" YARN / A "P & B" BRAND / 6D. / PATONS / AND / BALDWINS' / "ERICA" / "SHIELA" / No. 40 / P&B / SPECIALTY / Knitting Book / P&Bknitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by the Lincoln Mills in Coburg and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.HANDKNITS / for / Special Fittings / LINCOLN / MODEL No L1113 / 6D / BOOK No 676knitting handicrafts - history, lincoln mills (australia) limited, knitting, handicrafts - history

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Lincoln Mills, Coburg and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.LINCOLN / BOOK No 675 / MODEL No L 1159 / STYLES FOR / OUT OF DOORS / 6Dknitting handicrafts - history, lincoln mills (australia) limited, knitting, handicrafts - history

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by the Villawood Textile Company of Sydney and contains knitting patterns for womens garments. It is the first edition of 'Hand Knits' and is dated Autumn / Winter 1959. This introduction mentions "the continued trend of quick-to-knit casuals, partly attributable to television...", thus the models used are TV personalities and stage actors (Bettina Welch, Pat Firman, Ronald Frazer, Lyle O'Hara, Wilson Irving, Kevin Colson, Del Cartwright) and some of the photography took place in the studios of Channel 7 in Sydney. The photography was by Herbert Brown of the Max Dupain Studios and Ingrid Robinson Pty Ltd provided the slacks and skirts.Hand Knits / by / Villawool / 3'6knitting handicrafts - history, villawood textile company ingrid robinson pty ltd, brown, mr herbert, knitting, handicrafts - history

This knitting pattern book was published by the Villawood Textile Company, Sydney and contains knitting patterns for womens and mens knitted garments. Interestingly, TV and theatre personalities have been used as well as high fashion models.Hand Knits / by / Villawool / 2nd EDITION / 3'9knitting handicrafts - history, villawood textile company, knitting, handicrafts - history

This knitting pattern book was published by the Villawood Textile Company, Sydney and contains knitting patterns for womens and mens knitted garments. Interestingly, TV and theatre personalities have been used as well as high fashion models.Autumn-Winter '61 / ... a superb / collection of / Villawool / designs ... / 3rd EDITION / Hand Knits / by / Villawool / 4'-knitting handicrafts - history, villawood textile company, knitting, handicrafts - history

This knitting pattern leaflet was published by the Lincoln Mills, Victoria and contains a knitting pattern.LINCOLN / Model No. L1212 / PRICE / 2Dknitting handicrafts - history, lincoln mills (australia) limited, knitting, handicrafts - history

This knitting pattern leaflet was published by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for womens garments. The garments are modelled using a sporting theme - hockey, skiing, tennis, yachting, golf.Patons / KNITTING BOOK / NO. 226 / "OLYMPIC" / See page 12 / 6d.knitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history

Shearing handpiece with leather covered handle inscribed "THE LISTER SHEEP SHEARING MACHINE DURGLEY ENGLAND", "LISTER SHARPENED 62554". Patent 4385/25. Lister S is model after the Lister No. 3. Handpiece contains genuine rear joint, leather retaining ring, and grit proof nut that stops dirt from entering handpeice. C. 1930's.THE LISTER SHEEP SHEARING MACHINE DURGLEY ENGLAND Lister Pat. no. 4385/26shearing

Shearing handpiece. Sold in the US by Stewart Machines Chicago, Flexible Shaft Co. Sold by Cooper in Australia, model is air cooled and has no numbers or identifiable marks on handpiece. Manufactured between 1912 and 1924.shearing, sheep stations management, sheep stations - management

Combing removes the short or broken fibres and draws out the long fibres into even strands suitable for spinning. The process is necessary to produce long and soft strands needed for worsted yarn. These machines remove the short fibres and blend the remaining long fibres together to form the top. The short fibres that are removed, known as the noil, are used in the woollen system. The long fibres are drawn together, ready for spinning. To retain as many of the valuable long fibres as possible, a skilled operator always needed to be on duty in the factory to precisely set the machine. Machine has been completely rebuilt and set up by Nick Sokolov of Comb Research and Development with the help of Bruce Hill and others. NSC Schlumberger Comb PB25L machine No 3953, year of manufacture 1964. A rectilinear version of the Noble Comb, this machine separated long and short fibres. Donated to the National Wool Museum by Port Phillip Wool Processing Pty Ltd in 1993.French comb machine. 1962 Shlumberger and Co, France Model PB 251 NO. 3953.french comb, wool processing, textile industry, factory, machine, comb, restoration, fibres

Model farm made by the Geelong Handweavers and Spinners Guild Inc. Entered in the 1993 Weekly Times Melbourne Sheep and Woolcraft Show, where it won 2nd prize in the team competition - five different articles made by a team.Model farm made using various textile processes by the Geelong Handweavers and Spinners Guild, 1993.handicrafts knitting, geelong handweavers and spinners guild inc., handicrafts, knitting

Maxim model 27, 12 plate Jacquard design sock knitting machine.

A Sykes National Special tennis racquet, with solid convex throat, string shoulder whipping, and fine-grooved handle. Model name features on throat on obverse, manufacturer's details on throat on reverse. Impressed initials E.A.M. feature along right side of handle. Manufacturer's details also on butt cover. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Ink, Leather, String, Guttennis

A Sykes National Special tennis racquet, with solid convex throat, string shoulder and crown whipping, and fine-grooved handle. Model and manufacturer's details feature across crown and throat on obverse. Manufacturer's details also on butt cover. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Ink, Leather, String, Guttennis

2467.1 - Vol. 4 No. 2, February 1949 of "Tram Tracks - The Electric Traction Monthly" of the Australian Electric Traction Association. Magazine consists of 16 printed pages with a 12 page supplement titled "Fifty Questions and Answers about trams in Australia". Has a single staple on the saddle. Incorporated within the magazine are articles or editorials on Tramways and Tramway Experts (Sydney and bus replacement), Interurban to St Kilda (conversion of VR St. Kilda line). General news items on Brisbane, Geelong, Launceston closure, Hobart, Bourke St routes, Perth, Adelaide, NSW, Christchurch, Overseas tramways and railways. Also has letters to the Editor, plans of a Birney tram for model makers and AETA Notes. Issue has advertisements for the Model Dockyard, ARLHS, The Hobby Shop, Barnes Tennis Centre, Fleet, Christie Model Railway Equipment of Sydney, Meadmore Model Engineering, Austral Bronze, Wattle Park, Traction Publications and Robilt "O" gauge locomotives. 2467.2 - Vol 4, No. 5 - May 1949 - 20 pages - red cover, 4th year, article by Peter Duckett with photos of Board members, "PCC Trucks here", MMTB advert for staff, news from Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne (applications for new Chairman to replace Mr. Bell), Bendigo, Perth, Christchurch, Wellington, Wanganui, Bourke St construction work (photo of poles), Brisbane tramway history, map of CBD Melbourne, Melbourne and Sydney suburban railways, AETA News. 2467.3 - Vol 4, No. 6 - June 1949 - 16 pages - green pages, tramways and private cats, news from Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne, Launceston, Hobart, article "Scrap Sydney Tams by 1960 - Newcastle this years say London experts", buses tackle football crowds (Sydney), Fremantle (Wal Jack letter), and Melbourne and Sydney suburban railways, AETA News. 2467.4 - Vol 4, No. 7 - July 1949 - 16 pages - tramways and the public, news from Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne, appointment of R. Risson as new chairman, Perth, Adelaide, Launceston, tramcar solenoid brakes, National City Lines USA, and Melbourne and Sydney suburban railways, AETA News. 2467.5 - Vol 4, No. 8 - August 1949 - 8 pages - tramways and politics, photo of new points for Latrobe and William Sts, East Hills Line by C. C. Singleton, general tramway news, and advertisement for Robilt model railways. .2 to .4 added 15-2-2016 from the collection of Ian Stanley. .5 added 24-3-18 - from consolidation of Melbourne Tram Museum and BTM collections)trams, tramways, electric traction, aeta, australian tramways, mmtb, pcc, closure, sydney, newcastle, brisbane

A Chemold Rod Laver tennis racquet, white ribbon whipping around shoulders and a leather handle grip with quatrefoil perforations. Model name features across base of head. Australian national coat-of-arms features on throat. Lower shaft features decal of 'Town and Country' trademark, through which the racquet was sold. Materials: Wood, Nylon, String, Ribbon, Paint, Ink, Adhesive tape, Leather, Rubber, Plastic, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Bambootennis

A Chemold Rod Laver tennis racquet, whit ribbon whipping around shoulders. Model name features across base of head. Australian national coat-of-arms features on throat. Lower shaft features decal of blue, red, and white Chemold trademark. Materials: Wood, Nylon, String, Ribbon, Paint, Ink, Adhesive tape, Leather, Rubber, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Bambootennis