The Kew Historical Society's Fashion & Design collection includes a small and representative collection of fashion accessories, inherited, owned, used and or donated by members of the Society. These items date from the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries, and conform to fashions and styles popular during the period of their use. Some of the items are handmade, while others are mass-produced commercial products. Black velvet belt with metal and bakelite clasp, 1930sfashion accessories, clothing accessories, belts

One Domestic Iron with black Bakelite Handle (Tilley)stawell

The Kew Historical Society's Fashion & Design collection includes a small and representative collection of reticules, purses and handbags, purchased, inherited or collected by members of the Society. These items date from the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries, and conform to fashions and styles popular during the period of their use. Some of the items are handmade, while others are mass-produced commercial products. Beaded purse with butterscotch bakelite frame and chain.The purse contains an internal mirrorcostume accessories, purses, handbags, reticules

Number on back of button Y6-245

On rear of button has number Y6-284

Beaded bag with Bakelite clasp with birds. Beaded front and back in same Egyptian inspired design in greens, blues, yellows, red/orange/ grey/mauve and black seed beads. Beaded strap 350 mms long. Lining is orange silk. Beaded fringe."Made in France" on Bakelite clasp.bags, beading, bakelite, france

After the 1939 bushfires, the Forests Commission Victoria invested heavily in a radically new communications network. After suffering some inevitable delays due to the war, radio VL3AA switched into full operation in October 1945 proudly beaming out 200 watts across the State. But by today’s standards, the technology was primitive and the reception poor unless the user was on a high point somewhere. The radio signal was "line-of-sight" and bounced between fire towers and relay transmitters across the mountains back to the District offices. The advent of solid-state electronics in the 1960s replaced the more delicate valve sets which enabled greater use of vehicle mounted radios. The Commission continued to research, develop and build new radios at its many workshops around Victoria. The network was supported by a large team of skilled radio technicians. The more secure and versatile State Mobile Radio (SMR) digital trunk system came into operation in about 1995. Upgraded Tait Radios were purchased in 2014 after recommendations of the 2009 Bushfires Royal Commission. But it was the convergence of separate technologies such as 5G mobile phones, high-capacity and light-weight lithium batteries, Wi-Fi, the ever-expanding internet, cloud data storage, digital cameras, GPS, personal organisers and hundreds of supporting Apps into powerful smartphones and tablets which revolutionised bushfire communications from the mid-2000s. Manufactured in both UK and Australia, the 400 series telephone was developed for the PMG in 1957 based on the British, prototype, no.700, Bakelite phone. They became obsolescent by the early 1960s but because some magneto exchanges persisted in Australia for another quarter of a century and alternatives were not cost effective, PMG/Telecom regularly repaired or refurbished these obsolete phones until they were superseded by automatic exchanges. Used to communicate to remote fire towers Single wire (with earth return) often run through the bush from FCV district officesMagneto table telephone Christmas Hills South Instructions for use around winderbushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv)

Beaded bag with Bakelite clasp with birds. Beaded front and back in same Egyption inspired design in green, blues, yellows, red /orange, grey, mauve and black seed beads. Beaded strap 35cms long. Lining is orange silk. Beaded fringe."Made in France" on Bakelite clasp.bags

Silver plate cup with bakelite base. Two fine silver handles with curved top edge. tapered part which broadens to base area. Bakelite is cracked with small hole.Cup area - Shell chemical cup 'Presented to Stanley Cricket Club - Best All rounder' Bakelite Base 1962-63 D.M.McAlpin

Aluminium Pot with bakelite handles used for storing dripping , used by the Petts family of Greenhills in the late 1950s.Dripping Pot, aluminium with lid and bakelite handles container, kitchenware, dripping pot, petts family

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, kitchen equipment

Commonly used 2 cup aluminium teapot with lid, Bakelite handle and knob.Two cup tea pot with lid; bakelite handle and knob"Swan Brand Made in England The Carlton 2 cups" engraved on baseteapots

Bakelite disc with the number "267" located in a packet of window lifters (see btm10067). Purpose of the disc unknown - could be an employee identification for an attendance board.Not understood pending further research.Bakelite disc with engraved number "267"identification, employee time sheets, exmployee

As supply of electricity became available in the Moorabbin Shire c 1920 homes gradually changed from Gas lighting to Electrical lighting and bakelite was used for fittings. Bakelite was a safe non-conductor of the electric current. Housewives, who had ironed clothes with flat irons heated on the hearth of open fires, were delighted to be able to stand on a chair and remove the light globe and plug in their new clean and efficient electric iron. The supply of electricity to homes in the City of Moorabbin in the early 20th Century brought many welcome changes to domestic and commercial life 3 Electrical, fittings c 1931 a) a bakelite plug and socket Made in Australia b) a bakelite bayonet fitting Made in England ;c) Bakelite screw type with no markings d) A large brass and porcelain screw type with no markings L8 a) Australian Made / PIMI b) British Made in England c) No marks d) no marks electricity, electric lights, electric irons, bakelite, market gardeners, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george

WW1 era shaving cut-throat razorWW1 eraFolding cut-throat steel razor and cardboard protective case (case missing the top section). The blade folds into a dark brown coloured two sided bakelite plastic handle, riveted at each end. The cardboard case is dark coloured, with a light green coloured insert. The steel blade has a curved section at one end, and the shaving blade at the other.THE CROWN AND (crown and sword picture trademark) SWORD RAZOR EXTRA HOLLOW GROUND CROWN (crown and sword picture trademark) & SWORD TRADE-MARK MADE IN GERMANY ERN 1166 The Crown and Sword picture trademark is embossed on one side of the Bakelite holder.razor, cut-throat, steel, germany, crown and sword, bakelite, shaving

The set consisted of a key battery and buzzer it was used for training potential radio operators in the Morse code. It was manufactured by blue point in the 1950s. The company was founded in the Sydney suburb of Erksville in 1936 by a German immigrant, Frederick Boyd Dirks who named his company F Dirks. The company produced Bakelite products such as ashtrays single strip heaters, and Morse key components, In 1946 the company named was changed to Blue Point products Pty Ltd. The name was inspired by the name “Blau Punkt” a German electrical supplier. in 1973 the company was purchased by Gerard Industries which was known for its line o Clipsal products, An item made in Australia for training purposes of new radio operators and is significant in that it is part of Australia's social history and shows the development of Australian electrical manufacturing. Australian blue point telegraph practice /training set XX20A circa 1950 Bakelite, stamped XX20A under, three terminals - two marked "+" and "-".flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

The cup relates to Harry Burrell BEM, MM, VX59659. Refer Cat No 298.4 for his service records.Round metal cup with centre stand mounted on a round Bakelite stand base, cup has a created edge at the top, the cup is crushed out of shape.Engraved on side of the cup, “38th Batt, CDT H Burrell, best Cadet 1938. Inside Bakelite base, “Rec. No. 15580-4”cadets, trophy,

Bakelite crockery became inexpensive and popular c 1930 and was used for a variety of goods because of its almost unbreakable quality. . Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals the City of Moorabbin. Bakelite became affordable and plentiful so it was used in many homes like Gladys Reed in City of Moorabbin c1960 Green bakelite cup, saucer, egg cup c1930bakelite, crockery, clothing, manufactured lace, dressmaking, blouses, theatrical props, craftwork, sequins, beading, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy

A child's Bakelite cup - 6oz (150ml) produced by KRAFT Walker PTY LTD to promote their product Vegemite yeast spread A common cup made for domestic use in City of Moorabbin and Australia that has survived since c1950 A child's bakelite speckled brown and green cup made by Kraft Foods that contained 6oz 'Vegemite' spread Base KRAFT FOODS Label Net 6oz / VEGEMITE / concentrated yeast extract / KRAFT WALKER CHEESE CO./ PTY LTD / MELBOURNE / AUSTRALIA contents ........... Use in ...........

Prisoner issue Headphones for use in the cells of the HM Prison GeelongPair of Bakelite headphones supported by metal headpiece with electrical cable.geelong, gaol, museum, headphones, bakelite

1920 Alvey Fishing Reels (Brisbane) Australia was founded by Charles Alvey in 1920. In 1925 he formed a partnership with his father. In 1936, the company began to use bakelite, a thermosetting plastic to mould 3″ and 4″ diameter spools.Fishing Tackle Box. Multilayered, compartmentalised, round brown bakelite container.Fishing Tackle Box in moulded script on lidcontainers, fishing, tackle boxes, alvey, alvey fishing reels

1942 Signals Head Set. Two black bakelite earpieces attached to black wire headpiece. Brown electrical cord is attached to wire and bakelite. Thick black rubber cord is attached to one earpiece. Has khaki canvas material attached to go around back of head.ZA28658 D ^ Dwwii, head set, signals head set, bakelite

These items are probably American ). A lot of carved bakelite jewellery/buttons/buckles were manufactured in the U.S.A. The orange (red?) one is especially reminiscent of American bakelite, due to its polished look. The other one is probably butterscotch bakelite. Originally it would have been white or cream, but the plastic oxidises over time and changes colour to a butterscotch colour. The rectangular one is probably a belt slide. Some types of belts don't have any holes in them. The belt is just slid through the clasp. There is no notch in the centre bar indicating that there was never a hasp. ( Info. from Button Bower)These two items are good examples of dress accessories typical of the first half of the 20th century era.Two buckles probably made of bakelite. 1950.1 is orange/ red, circular with a metal prong. 1950.2 is a slide, rectangular shape, light salmon pink (butterscotch) with no prong.buckles dress-accessories women's-clothing bakelite

This was the House Cup of a Warrnambool private school, Braemar Grammar. It operated from 1931 to 1950 and was in Manifold Street. The school had an average enrolment of 45 primary school students and closed because of the unavailability of suitable school premises. The donor of the House trophy, Dr Alfred Brauer, was born in South Australia and studied medicine at Melbourne University. He had a practice in Koroit Street Warrnambool for 45 years and had many community interests including horse racing, football, golf, cricket and education. He was associated with Warrnambool High School, Braemar Grammar School and Warrnambool Technical School, donating trophies to all three schools. Today the former Warrnambool Technical School is called Brauer College. This cup is of interest as a memento of a 20th century private school in Warrnambool, Braemar Grammar and of a prominent 20th century doctor in Warrnambool, Dr Alfred Brauer.This is a gold-coloured metal cup with two side handles and a long thin stem on a metal base mounted on a Bakelite stand. The lower portion of the stand is missing. The cup is much stained.This is a gold-coloured metal cup with two side handles and a long thin stem on a metal base mounted on a Bakelite stand. The lower portion of the stand is missing. The cup is much stained.braemar grammar school, warrnambool, dr brauer, warrnambool

Hinged metal case - 1 pair wire rimmed glasses - 1 pair Bakelite pince nez1) Metal case - shark skin covered, velvet lined 2) 1 pair gold coloured wire-rimmed glasses 3) 1 pair gold coloured Bakelite pince nezeye wear

Baby brush and comb sets were often given as Christening presents. The pure bristles were especially soft for use on infant's hair. Children's hair is often a problem because it is supremely fine and may be difficult to care for because of its nearly downy softness and fluffiness. Up until the age of 7-10, this fine hair will remain about the head. Children’s hair is different from adult hair in texture, density, and likely also colour, body and so on. Hair's traits change over time as humans physically develop, and even age. Like the rest of the human body, (example, teeth), hair has different stages of development spanning the full lifetime from birth to death. Source: www.wikipedia.org Infants' brush made of cream bakelite and pure bristle. Comb made of cream bakelite . Inscription in silver "Baby".Written in silver script, the word "Baby". Indentations on comb.child, and, nursery, bakelite, infant, grooming, brush, comb, pure, bristles, soft, mother, toiletries