Colour slide in a mount. School, unknown location, possibly USAMade in USA / Patentedslide, robin boyd

Robin Boyd received a letter from the Dennis family, the owners of Tarndwarncoort Homestead in July 1956 (see item D306).Colour slide in a mount. Tarndwarncoort, Warncoort, Victoria, AustraliaMount Made in Englandslide, robin boyd, tarndwarncoort, tardnie

Colour slide in a mount. Medwyn, unknown location, possibly AustraliaMount Made in Englandslide, robin boyd

Colour slide in a mount. Kismet Creek Rail Bridge 1859, near 'Rupertswood', Sunbury, Victoria, AustraliaMount Made in Englandvictoria, slide

Colour slide in a mount. Probably a hospital (nurse on verandah), possibly AustraliaMount Made in Englandslide, robin boyd

Colour slide in a mount. Unknown location, probably AustraliaMount Made in Englandslide, robin boyd

Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka.Colour slide in a mount. Kurashiki Town Hall (1960), Kurashiki, Japan. (Architect: Kenzo Tange.)Made in Australia / 20japan, slide

Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka. Boyd called it the Sogetsu Art Center in his book “Kenzo Tange”, where it is extensively illustrated (Plates 77-82).Colour slide in a mount. Sogetsu Art center (1958), Tokyo, Japan. (Architect: Kenzo Tange.)Made in Australia / 18japan, slide

Dress worn by Ellen Kelly aunt of donorBlue and black Coat and Dress. Four cm black trim around all edges, and two patch pockets, eight black buttons down front.Aphrodite Australian madecostume, female

Worn by Joan Stewart in 1930'sBlack rubber overshoe. Closes with two fasteners on the outside of the footMade by Dunlop ENGLANDcostume, female footwear

Used by builders and others for measuring36 inch long rule with inch, half inch and quarter inch markings. Numbers in black and background mustard colourDean, made in Englandtrades, carpentry

Rug hook, part of Margaret Scarlett's collection of sewing implementsMetal shaft with hook and latchet attached to wooden handleMade in England|Neilhandcrafts, woolwork

Used by Valda ArrowsmithSmall brown leather handbag. Short handle with round buckle on front. Square in shape with stitching around all edges. Lined in light fawn chamois.MC made in Italycostume accessories, female

Typical pre and post World War 11 patty tins.Small tin pie or tart dishes to make jam tarts or patty cakes. .Willow - made in Australiadomestic items, cooking

Beige coloured 3cm plastic platform sandals. Plastic lace uppers. Cotton ties around ankle. Synthetic lining.Synthetic Made in China.costume, female footwear

Worn by donor's baby boy in 1950sCream Vyella boys 'Shepherd' suit top. Yolk in lemon with one rabbit and a mushroom embroidered on each side. There is lemon and white smocking under the embroidery. 'Peter Pan' collar with lemon and white edging. Top has long sleeves with buttons on the cuffs. Top opens down the back with three button holes and buttons. There are two buttons on each the front and back to attach the pants.'Friedelle' Made in Australiacostume, children's

Collected by Betty McPhee as an addition to her collection of handwork toolsSteel crochet hook - size 7.Ecebee Made in Englandhandcrafts, equipment, crocheting or crochet work

Collected by Betty McPhee as an addition to her collection of handwork toolsSteel crochet hook - size 1.ARCHER Made in England.handcrafts, equipment, crocheting or crochet work

Box containing metal hair clipper and two plastic combs. Box has orange and blue colours and picture of hair clipper and 'Strella' on front.'Strella' 'Made in Germany'personal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing

Fine suede pink/mushroom ladies gloves. Elbow lengthMade in France Washablecostume accessories, glove accessories

Blue synthetic truck with yellow painted metal carrier inscribed Borough Council Cleaning Department in red. Number plate 583CLEMade in Great Britaintoys, general

Yellow enamelled child's tea cup and saucer with motifs of butterflies, flowers, birds, etc.Made in Hong Kong.toys, general

Green and yellow painted metal toy tractor with swivelled wheels in front.Made in Great Britaintoys, general

White linen tea towel with blue stripes.Made in Ireland|Dryfastdomestic items, cleaning

One piece swimsuit with sweetheart neckline and cross over straps at the back. Sweet little metal bow buckles to adjust the straps. Jantzen Made in Australia

Black patent bootsKBF made in Australia

Ladies orange-coloured suede shoes with pale-orange "fur" and apricot-coloured ribbon on toe area. opening of shoe has gold trim. Stored in Betta shoe-boxMade by Betta 6shoes, footwear, ladies, orange suede

Fawn coloured furry material in the shape of a teddy. Black bead eyes Tag - made in Chinatoys, presents, children, stuffed toy, teddy bear