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Federation University Historical CollectionPlaster Cast, Plaster Cast of a foot
... Plaster Cast of a foot...Plaster cast of a foot used in drawing classes at the Ballarat School of Mines Technical Art School...Used at the Ballarat School of Mines Technical Art School, and plaster at the University of Ballarat Arts Academy (TAFE), before being transferred to the Historical Collection in 2012 ballarat school of mines ballarat technical art school drawing plaster Plaster cast of a foot used in drawing classes at the Ballarat School of Mines Technical Art School Plaster Cast of a foot Plaster Cast ...Used at the Ballarat School of Mines Technical Art School, and plaster at the University of Ballarat Arts Academy (TAFE), before being transferred to the Historical Collection in 2012Plaster cast of a foot used in drawing classes at the Ballarat School of Mines Technical Art Schoolballarat school of mines, ballarat technical art school, drawing, plaster -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBarber's Chair
... Chairs have an adjustable height with foot operated jack or hand operated lever on the side. ...The chair has a steel frame and foot rest. There is a large white enamel disc under the seat and a white enamel stand with a steel perimeter. ...Embossed on foot rest: "Raynor"...Chairs have an adjustable height with foot operated jack or hand operated lever on the side. ...The first factory manufactured chairs date to c1850. With a foot rest in 1878 and with a mechanically raised and lowered chair. Chairs have an adjustable height with foot operated jack or hand operated lever on the side. The chair can also rotate, or lean backwards (for hair washing and shaving) and has a head rest .Old Barber's chairs are made from metal and leather and are heavy. Mt Beauty township had a Barber's business during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme and beyond. ""Sam The Barber" was an original Kiewa character. Probably for 45 years cut the hair of thousands of Kiewa workers with his scissors, hand clippers and cut throat razor." Ref. online: "The Mt Beauty & Murray connection"Brown leather padded seat, back rest, headrest and armrest. At the front of the arm rest is a wooden section (maybe for a cuppa?). The chair has a steel frame and foot rest. There is a large white enamel disc under the seat and a white enamel stand with a steel perimeter. A metal lever joins from the back of the footrest to the base enabling the chair to be tilted back.Embossed on foot rest: "Raynor"barber's chair, hair dressing, mt beauty shops, shaving -
Kew Historical Society IncFunctional object - The Mecca Foot Warmer, 1900-1914
... The Mecca Foot Warmer...foot warmer...As well as filling hot water containers to warm your bed, you could buy earthenware bottles to use as foot warmers or hand warmers too. Earlier foot warmers used to hold hot coals, or glowing wood, not warm water. ...Ceramic foot warmer glazed in cream with a decoration of lattice and pink roses....Maker stamp on base: "The Mecca Foot Warmer / Made in finest English Ivory Ware / Reg. ...Functional object The Mecca Foot Warmer ...Ceramic hot water bottles were common in the 19th and early 20th centuries. As well as filling hot water containers to warm your bed, you could buy earthenware bottles to use as foot warmers or hand warmers too. Earlier foot warmers used to hold hot coals, or glowing wood, not warm water. In the same way, traditional bed warmers filled with embers were once more usual than hot water bottles.Ceramic foot warmer glazed in cream with a decoration of lattice and pink roses.Maker stamp on base: "The Mecca Foot Warmer / Made in finest English Ivory Ware / Reg. No. 571373 / No sharp corners / Warming Pan / Stone-Trent Englandfoot warmer, household item, bedroom item -
Leopold Tennis ClubPhotograph, Robert Pockley Studios, Bellarine Peninsula Tennis Association Leopold Tennis Club Junior Grade 3 Premiers - Season 1985-86, 1986
... ...A Foot...Greenwood Seated, Miss A. Foot, Miss N. Rosenow, Miss N. Whitten, Miss A. ...Greenwood Seated, Miss A. Foot, Miss N. Rosenow, Miss N. Whitten, Miss A. ...Image taken of the Bellarine Peninsula Tennis Association Junior Grade 3 Premiers for Season 1985-86.1 photograph of Premiership tennis teamStanding, K. Gration, J. Hildebrandt, G. Urquhart, D. Greenwood Seated, Miss A. Foot, Miss N. Rosenow, Miss N. Whitten, Miss A. Burnsleopold tennis club, bellarine peninsula tennis association, k gration, j hildebrandt, g urquhart, d greenwood, a foot, n whitten, a burns, nicole rosenow -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncContainer - Foot Powder Tin
... Foot Powder Tin...Foot Powder Tin...Foot powder was used to absorb potential build up of moisture and protect against possible bacterial infection. ...A small tin with perforated lid containing foot powder...On front FOOT POWDER 2 OZ. NET WEIGHT MURPY LIEBERT PTY LTD SYDNEY AUSTRALIA On reverse FORMULA SALICYLIC ACID 3% STARCH 10% TALC 87% ...NET WEIGHT MURPY LIEBERT PTY LTD SYDNEY AUSTRALIA On reverse FORMULA SALICYLIC ACID 3% STARCH 10% TALC 87% A small tin with perforated lid containing foot powder Foot Powder Tin Container Foot Powder Tin ...Foot powder was used to absorb potential build up of moisture and protect against possible bacterial infection. Murphy, Liebert Pty Ltd was a notable Sydney-based manufacturing chemist company that operated during the 20th century. The company was highly regarded for producing a wide array of personal care, medical, and household products, many of which were supplied to the Australian Defence Forces This tin of foot powder was standard issue to Australian soldiers serving in the Malayan Emergency and the Vietnam War where tropical conditions caused precautions were necessary to prevent bacterial infections.This item is significant because it represents one of the measures needed to protect Australian soldiers and the wider community from foot health issues.A small tin with perforated lid containing foot powderOn front FOOT POWDER 2 OZ. NET WEIGHT MURPY LIEBERT PTY LTD SYDNEY AUSTRALIA On reverse FORMULA SALICYLIC ACID 3% STARCH 10% TALC 87% personal toiletry items, australian soldiers' personal supplies -
Leopold Tennis ClubPhotograph, Robert Pockley Studios, Bellarine Peninsula Tennis Association Leopold Tennis Club Junior Grade 13 Premiers - Season 1982-83, 1983
... ...A Foot...Flavell (Capt.), Miss A. Foot, Miss S. Knight...Leopold Tennis Club Bellarine Peninsula Tennis Association M Altmann D Cobb G Urquhart S Dawson N Cummings K Prussner J Flavell A Foot S Knight Standing, M. Altmann D. Cobb, G. ...Image taken of the Bellarine Peninsula Tennis Association Junior Grade 13 Premiers for Season 1982-83.1 photograph of Premiership tennis teamStanding, M. Altmann D. Cobb, G. Urquhart, S. Dawson Seated, Miss N. Cummings, Miss K. Prussner, Miss J. Flavell (Capt.), Miss A. Foot, Miss S. Knightleopold tennis club, bellarine peninsula tennis association, m altmann, d cobb, g urquhart, s dawson, n cummings, k prussner, j flavell, a foot, s knight -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchEquipment - Foot powder in tin, WW2
... Foot powder in tin...Tin foot powder...Foot Powder D D Net Weight 2 oz...Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch 16 Station Street Ringwood melbourne Foot Powder D D Net Weight 2 oz Tin foot powder Equipment Foot powder in tin ...Tin foot powderFoot Powder D D Net Weight 2 oz -
Heidelberg Theatre Company Inc..Program, It'a a two-foot-six-inches above-the-ground world by Kevin Laggan directed by George Tanner
... It'a a two-foot-six-inches above-the-ground world by Kevin Laggan directed by George Tanner...Heidelberg Theatre Company Inc.. 36 Turnham Ave Rosanna melbourne 1974 157 city of heidelberg repertory group heidelberg theatre company inc directed by George Tanner It'a a two-foot-six-inches above-the-ground world by Kevin Laggan directed by George Tanner Program ...1974, 157, city of heidelberg repertory group, heidelberg theatre company inc, directed by george tanner -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionFunctional object - Foot Warmer, Hecla Electrics Pty Ltd, c. 1920
... Foot Warmer......Foot Warmer...From Museum Victoria: Made in about 1927 by Hecla Electrics Pty Ltd and sold under the model name 'Foot Warma'. The foot warmer was made from the late 1920s until the 1950s and did not change substantially in design during this time. ...The back foot is higher than the front foot. There is a circular disk from which extends the electrical cord. ...Top: HECLA/-FOOT-/WARMA Base: Volts / 230/250 / WATTS / 80 / HECLA / Australia / CAT. ...The back foot is higher than the front foot. There is a circular disk from which extends the electrical cord. ...From Museum Victoria: Made in about 1927 by Hecla Electrics Pty Ltd and sold under the model name 'Foot Warma'. The foot warmer was made from the late 1920s until the 1950s and did not change substantially in design during this time. The Hecla brand name and logo was registered in 1918 by Clarence Marriott. It was inspired by the recent eruption of Iceland's volcano Mt Heckla. Clarence and his father James were metal workers who had made Australia's first carbon filament electric radiators in 1899, and also built an early steam car. As electricity use exploded in the 1920s and 1930s, 'Hecla' became a household name in Melbourne. They made a wide range of appliances for the home, and supplied commercial appliances to cafés, hospitals and offices. In 1927, the company shifted from small premises in the city to a bigger, electric-powered factory in South Yarra. Hecla had no retail stores of its own - instead it sold products through wholesalers and retailers, including the State Electricity Commission (SEC). The company promoted its goods through advertisements in home magazines and displays in shop windows, home shows and the 1935 All-Electricity Exhibition. A popular advertising slogan in the 1930s was 'Hecla household helps make happy healthy housewives!'. Hecla ceased manufacturing in Melbourne in the 1980s.Documentation of how people lived and is an example of early domestic electrical appliances. From Museum Victoria: Hecla Electrics Pty Ltd were a significant Melbourne manufacturing company, who became a household name in the 1920s making small electric appliances such as heaters and kettles. They also made a variety of other electrical appliances for domestic, commercial and military use. The company manufactured electric appliances in Melbourne from about 1922 until the 1980s, although Clarence Marriott, who formed the company, had begun making radiators with his father James in 1899. The company had a reputation for quality products. The company also played an important role within the Australian domestic and commercial appliance industry, both as a leading innovator and through its role in training skilled staff, many of whom went on to work for competitors such as Kambrook, Electrolux and Sunbeam. This electric coffee percolator represents the typical small domestic appliance that the Hecla company was famous for. Along with other items in the Hecla Collection, it highlights the diversity of electric appliances that the company made. This object also highlights the legacy of high quality design and metal construction work that Clarence and James established for the company, stemming from their early work as talented art metal workers. It also represents the first major period of the take-up of electricity use in the home. This take-up began in the 1920s and 1930s with the use of small appliances, and by the 1950s electricity had become commonplace in the home, and large appliances such as refrigerators and stoves became standard.Square metal object. The top surface is heavy cast iron and patterned with floral motifs. In the centre is a circle with the words ' Hecla Foot Warma' inside. Under the top is a black metal base with two feet at either end which extend the length of the base. The back foot is higher than the front foot. There is a circular disk from which extends the electrical cord. The cord is brown and white checks. At the end of the cord is a plug on which is printed 250V AMP S.2 EARTH 5. The plug is brown and made from Bakelite. On the base is a rectangular label which has words printed - HECLA Australia.Top: HECLA/-FOOT-/WARMA Base: Volts / 230/250 / WATTS / 80 / HECLA / Australia / CAT. NO. F26domestic, city of portland, glenelg shire council, electrical, foot warmer, heating, hecla, manufacture -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Equipment - Equipment, Army, Foot Powders
... Foot Powders...Foot Powders...Two Foot Powder Containers: Army issued. Green Plastic and Gold Metal Tin...Plastic : Foot Powder, 50g Net Colber Pty Ltd B/C 3/88 Metal : Foot Powder D D 202....National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Foot Powders Plastic : Foot Powder, 50g Net Colber Pty Ltd B/C 3/88 Metal : Foot Powder D D 202. ...Two Foot Powder Containers: Army issued. Green Plastic and Gold Metal TinPlastic : Foot Powder, 50g Net Colber Pty Ltd B/C 3/88 Metal : Foot Powder D D 202.foot powders -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaArtwork, other - Silk and Hair Embroidered Picture, c. 1790
... Foot's cray, Croydon, Surrey, large house in rural setting with trees and 3 deer. ...Foot's Cray, Croydon, Surrey (A)....Embroidery Creative Pictures 18th Century England Foot's Cray, Croydon, Surrey (A). Foot's cray, Croydon, Surrey, large house in rural setting with trees and 3 deer. ...Made by a member of the Dearing family about 1790.Foot's cray, Croydon, Surrey, large house in rural setting with trees and 3 deer. These pictures are stitched in silk and hair, very fine, on silk in beiges and black.Foot's Cray, Croydon, Surrey (A).embroidery, creative, pictures, 18th century, england -
Kilmore Historical SocietyTool - Left shoe last, Wooden left shoe last
... Pale varnished wooden shoe last. Heel and foot separated but joined with tape. Metal pin in arch. ...L stamped on both heel and foot exterior....Heel and foot separated but joined with tape. Metal pin in arch. ...Pale varnished wooden shoe last. Heel and foot separated but joined with tape. Metal pin in arch. Hollowed in sole and instepL stamped on both heel and foot exterior. -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - TIN, FOOT POWDER, post 1960
... TIN, FOOT POWDER...Foot powder tin, rectangular shape, gold colour with sliding lid on top....Foot Powder D [up arrow] - remainder ineligible Written: Peter BALL...Equipment TIN, FOOT POWDER Murphy Liebert Pty Ltd ...Item issued to Peter BALL 3796117. Refer Cat No 4704Foot powder tin, rectangular shape, gold colour with sliding lid on top.Foot Powder D [up arrow] - remainder ineligible Written: Peter BALLcontainers, medicine - chriropody, military history - kit -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, 1889
... This photograph shows a large bullock team at the foot (eastern side?) of the Orbost township....on back - " At the foot of the township - 1889"...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland This photograph shows a large bullock team at the foot (eastern side?) of the Orbost township. ...This photograph shows a large bullock team at the foot (eastern side?) of the Orbost township.This is a pictorial record of transport used in the late 19th century in Orbost.A large black / white photograph of a bullock team pulling a laden cart. A man is sitting on top of the freight. In the background is a horse - drawn cart loaded with sacks (maize?) with a man on a horse to the side and another standing on the shafts. In the foreground are two men on horses. There is a small house and barn in the background.on back - " At the foot of the township - 1889"orbost transport-bullock-teams horse-drawn-transport -
Kilmore Historical SocietyTool - Left foot shoe last, Wooden shoe last
... Left foot shoe last...Pale wooden shoe last with divided heel and foot stuck together with tape. Metal peg in the arch. ...L stamped on external side of both heel and foot...Wooden shoe last Tool Left foot shoe last ...Pale wooden shoe last with divided heel and foot stuck together with tape. Metal peg in the arch. Hollowed in the instep and sole.L stamped on external side of both heel and foot -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesAccessory - Foot Warmer (electric), Hecla Australia, Foot Warmer, Undated
... Foot Warmer (electric)...Foot Warmer ......foot warmer...Brown iron and tin electric foot warmer with art nouveau decorative design surrounding branding inscription 'Hecla Foot Warma,' in centre. ..."Hecla Foot Warma" on front. "230/250 volts, 80 watts, cat. no. ...Electric cord and plug attached. Foot Warmer Accessory Foot Warmer (electric) Hecla Australia ...Probably used by staff in the PavilionBrown iron and tin electric foot warmer with art nouveau decorative design surrounding branding inscription 'Hecla Foot Warma,' in centre. Electric cord and plug attached."Hecla Foot Warma" on front. "230/250 volts, 80 watts, cat. no. F28. Hecla Australia" on back.hecla, foot warmer, footwarmer, hecla foot warma, artifact -
Seaworks Maritime MuseumWooden bear
... Wooden bear with fish in its mouth carved from dark wood with Chinese writing on the underside of its foot, standing upon a wooden base ...Chinese writing on the underside of its foot "PMA 0137"...Seaworks Maritime Museum 82 Nelson Place Williamstown melbourne Chinese writing on the underside of its foot "PMA 0137" Wooden bear with fish in its mouth carved from dark wood with Chinese writing on the underside of its foot, standing upon a wooden base Wooden bear ...Wooden bear with fish in its mouth carved from dark wood with Chinese writing on the underside of its foot, standing upon a wooden base Chinese writing on the underside of its foot "PMA 0137" -
Queenscliffe Maritime MuseumPhotograph - The Namoi, Photographer unknown
... ...21 foot Class...Card mounted flush, an enhanced photograph of the 21 foot restricted class yacht "Namoi" in sepia finish...On the reverse - " NAMOI ONE OF MANY 21 foot RESTRICTED CLASS YACHT 1923"...Queenscliffe Maritime Museum 2 Wharf St Queenscliff geelong-and-the-bellarine-peninsula An original, flush card mounted, print of the sailing yacht 'Namoi' at sea. mounted print sailing yacht 21 foot Class Namoi On the reverse - " NAMOI ONE OF MANY 21 foot RESTRICTED CLASS YACHT 1923" Card mounted flush, an enhanced photograph of the 21 foot restricted class yacht "Namoi" in sepia finish Photograph Photograph The Namoi Photographer unknown ...An original, flush card mounted, print of the sailing yacht 'Namoi' at sea.Realism, historicalCard mounted flush, an enhanced photograph of the 21 foot restricted class yacht "Namoi" in sepia finishOn the reverse - " NAMOI ONE OF MANY 21 foot RESTRICTED CLASS YACHT 1923"mounted print, sailing yacht, 21 foot class, namoi -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Bedouin Arab ploughing at foot of Mount Temptation, 1918_
... Bedouin Arab ploughing at foot of Mount Temptation...This photograph shows a Bedouin Arab ploughing at foot of Mount Temptation..."Bedouin Arab ploughing at foot of Mount Temptation"...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne This photograph shows a Bedouin Arab ploughing at foot of Mount Temptation charles marshall world war 1 "Bedouin Arab ploughing at foot of Mount Temptation" Digital copy of black and white photograph. ...This photograph shows a Bedouin Arab ploughing at foot of Mount TemptationDigital copy of black and white photograph. "Bedouin Arab ploughing at foot of Mount Temptation"charles marshall, world war 1 -
The Cyril Kett Optometry MuseumPedestal porcelain eye bath, Maw & Company, Late 19th Century
... Lines of gilding around bowl rim and foot....Traces only of gilt letters under foot which include 'M' and 'W'....Lines of gilding around bowl rim and foot. Pedestal porcelain eye bath Maw & Company ...Porcelain pedestal eye bath with underglaze blue decoration of straw flower pattern. Lines of gilding around bowl rim and foot.Traces only of gilt letters under foot which include 'M' and 'W'. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchEquipment - Field Dressing and Foot Powder, Dressing: Johnson and Johnson Pty Ltd. Powder: Murphy Liebert Pty Ltd, 1944
... Field Dressing and Foot Powder....Contents: 2 x dressings, gauze pad and safety pin. Tin of foot powder....Showing contents on dressing. Foot powder D->D 2 ounce....Contents: 2 x dressings, gauze pad and safety pin. Tin of foot powder. Equipment Field Dressing and Foot Powder. ...Used during Vietnam War.Field dressing in a cotton bag with inner water cover. Contents: 2 x dressings, gauze pad and safety pin. Tin of foot powder.Showing contents on dressing. Foot powder D->D 2 ounce. -
Kilmore Historical SocietyTool - Shoe Last, Cast iron shoe last
... Pointed toe, instep slide, instep groove on foot space, general dust and grime....6/DD on toe2 cast hole on out foot, 2 cast holes on sole, various small cast faults...Kilmore Historical Society 4 Powlett Street Kilmore daylesford-and-the-macedon-ranges 6/DD on toe2 cast hole on out foot, 2 cast holes on sole, various small cast faults Pointed toe, instep slide, instep groove on foot space, general dust and grime. ...Pointed toe, instep slide, instep groove on foot space, general dust and grime.6/DD on toe2 cast hole on out foot, 2 cast holes on sole, various small cast faults -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Stockings, 1940s
... A pair of medium-tan Service Stockings with lisle feet and top and back and foot seams. Nylon legs. Red cross stitch line at top....Wonderfoot foot comfort series service weight nylon and lisle. ...Prestige 9-1/2 A pair of medium-tan Service Stockings with lisle feet and top and back and foot seams. Nylon legs. Red cross stitch line at top. ...A pair of medium-tan Service Stockings with lisle feet and top and back and foot seams. Nylon legs. Red cross stitch line at top.Wonderfoot foot comfort series service weight nylon and lisle. Prestige 9-1/2costume accessories, female, costume, female underwear -
National Wool MuseumSugar Bowl
... Footed, electroplated nickel silver sugar bowl, presented to Mr R W Pettitt....Footed, electroplated nickel silver sugar bowl, presented to Mr R W Pettitt....PEERLE[S][S] PLATE/ EPNS Footed, electroplated nickel silver sugar bowl, presented to Mr R W Pettitt. ...Footed, electroplated nickel silver sugar bowl, presented to Mr R W Pettitt.Footed, electroplated nickel silver sugar bowl, presented to Mr R W Pettitt.PEERLE[S][S] PLATE/ EPNSpettitt, mr r. w. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageEquipment - Dentist Drill, Late 19th century
... ...foot powered drill...In 1871 James Morrison patented the first commercially manufactured 'foot treadle dental engine', the first practica dental engine although others had been introduced as early as 1790 (by John Greenwood). ...The drill has a three footed cast iron base, one foot being longer than the other two. ...Lettering on the base is peeling and difficult to read. The foot pedal has a trade mark cast into it that looks like a combination of ‘C’ , ‘S’ , ‘A’, ‘R’. ...The drill has a three footed cast iron base, one foot being longer than the other two. ...The design of this and other similar treadle powered dental engine (or dentist drill) was in common use by dentists from the 1870’s into the 1920's. When electricity became accessible to most communities the electrically powered dental engines began to take over from the treadle power. Over the ages teeth were extracted using picks and scissors and other gouging instruments. Bow drills, hand drills and even a "bur thimble" drill were later used to prepare cavities for filling. Some drills were made bendable by attaching flexible shanks between the metal bur and the handle, giving access to the teeth at the back of the mouth. Other mechanical devices were introduced along the way, such as clockwork drills, but they were hard to handle and inefficient. Over the centuries “dentistry has been performed by priests, monks and other healers. This was followed by barbers; the barber’s chair may well have been the precursor to the dental chair. “(SA Medical Heritage Society Inc.) In 1871 James Morrison patented the first commercially manufactured 'foot treadle dental engine', the first practica dental engine although others had been introduced as early as 1790 (by John Greenwood). Handmade steel burs or drills were introduced for dental handpieces, taking advantage of the significant increase in the speed of the drill. In 1891 the first machine-made steel burs were in use. The treadle drill reduced the time to prepare a cavity from hours to less than ten minutes. In 1876 the Samuel S. White Catalogue of Dentist Instruments listed a 12 ½ inch wheel diameter dental engine, with 14 bright steel parts, for sale at US $55 In today’s market, this is the equivalent to US $1200 approx. The specifications of that dental engine are very similar to the this one in our Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village’s collection. It is interesting to note that workings of a similar treadle dentist drill were used and modified to power a treadle spinning wheel of one of the volunteer spinners at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The foot treadle dental engine was a milestone in dental history. “Historic importance of treadle powered machines; they made use of human power in an optimal way” (Lowtech Magazine “Short history of early pedal powered machines”) The invention of a machine to speed up the process of excavation of a tooth lead to the invention of new burs and drills for the handpieces, improving speed and the surgical process of dentistry. They were the fore-runner of today’s electrically powered dental engines. This treadle-powered dentist drill, or dentist engine, is made of iron and steel and provides power for a mechanical dental hand-piece that would be fitted with a dental tool. The drill has a three footed cast iron base, one foot being longer than the other two. A vertical C shaped frame is joined into the centre of the base, holding an axle that has a driving-wheel (or flywheel) and connecting to a crank. A slender, shoulder height post, made from telescoping pipes, joins into the top of this frame and is height adjusted by a hand tightened screw with a round knob. On the post just above the frame is a short metal, horizontal bar (to hold the hand-piece when it is not in use). A narrow tubular arm is attached to the top of the stand at a right angle and can move up and down. At the end of the arm is a firmly fixed, flexible rubber hose protected for a short distance by a sheath of thin metal. At the end of the hose there is a fitting where the drill’s hand-piece would be attached; a small, silver coloured alligator clip is also at the end. A treadle, or foot pedal, is hinged to the heel to the long foot of the base, and joined at the toe to the crank that turns the driving-wheel. There is a spring under the toe of the treadle. The metal driving-wheel has a wide rim. Touching the inside of the rim are four tubular rings that bulge towards the outside of the driving-wheel, away from the pole, and all meet at the hub of the axle. The axle is bulbous between the inside of the driving-wheel and the frame then passes through the frame and is attached on the other side. The driving-wheel has a groove around which a belt would sit. The belt would also fit around a pulley on the arm, at the top of the post. The pulley is joined to a rod inside the arm and this spins the drill's hand-piece and dental tool holder. The two shorter feet of the base are made from a long metal bar that has been curved outwards, and its centre is bolted to the base of the pole. Under the ends of the curved legs of the base are wedge shaped feet. The driving-wheel is decorated in light coloured paint on both sides, each side having three sets of floral decals evenly spaced around them, and each about a sixth of the wheel's circumference. Similar decoration is along the sides of the frame. The foot pedal has decorative cutout patterns in the centre of the foot and at the toe. On the long foot of the stand is some lettering with a fine, light coloured border around it. The lettering is hard to read, being a dark colour and flaking off. There are also remnants of fine, light coloured flourishes. The foot pedal has lettering of the maker’s trade mark cast into the metal at the ball of the foot. Lettering on the base is peeling and difficult to read. The foot pedal has a trade mark cast into it that looks like a combination of ‘C’ , ‘S’ , ‘A’, ‘R’. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, dentist, teeth, dental drill, dental engine, treadle drill, foot powered drill, treadle engine, orthodontics, dental surgery, james morrison -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageEquipment - Dentist Drill, Late 19th century
... ...foot powered drill...In 1871 James Morrison patented the first commercially manufactured 'foot treadle dental engine', the first practica dental engine although others had been introduced as early as 1790 (by John Greenwood). ...The drill has a Y-shaped, three footed cast iron base, one foot being longer than the other two. ..."The ____/ Brentfield / __ DE IN L___" (Made in London) painted on the long foot of the base. Marked on the drill connection is “Richter De Trey, Germany”...The drill has a Y-shaped, three footed cast iron base, one foot being longer than the other two. ...The design of this and other similar treadle powered dental engine (or dentist drill) was in common use by dentists from the 1870’s into the 1920's. When electricity became accessible to most communities the electrically powered dental engines began to take over from the treadle power. Over the ages teeth were extracted using picks and scissors and other gouging instruments. Bow drills, hand drills and even a "bur thimble" drill were later used to prepare cavities for filling. Some drills were made bendable by attaching flexible shanks between the metal bur and the handle, giving access to the teeth at the back of the mouth. Other mechanical devices were introduced along the way, such as clockwork drills, but they were hard to handle and inefficient. Over the centuries “dentistry has been performed by priests, monks and other healers. This was followed by barbers; the barber’s chair may well have been the precursor to the dental chair. “(SA Medical Heritage Society Inc.) In 1871 James Morrison patented the first commercially manufactured 'foot treadle dental engine', the first practica dental engine although others had been introduced as early as 1790 (by John Greenwood). Handmade steel burs or drills were introduced for dental handpieces, taking advantage of the significant increase in the speed of the drill. In 1891 the first machine-made steel burs were in use. The treadle drill reduced the time to prepare a cavity from hours to less than ten minutes. In 1876 the Samuel S. White Catalogue of Dentist Instruments listed a 12 ½ inch wheel diameter dental engine, with 14 bright steel parts, for sale at US $55 In today’s market, this is the equivalent to US $1200 approx. The specifications of that dental engine are very similar to the this one in our Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village’s collection. It is interesting to note that workings of a similar treadle dentist drill were used and modified to power a treadle spinning wheel of one of the volunteer spinners at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The foot treadle dental engine was a milestone in dental history. “Historic importance of treadle powered machines; they made use of human power in an optimal way” (Lowtech Magazine “Short history of early pedal powered machines”) The invention of a machine to speed up the process of excavation of a tooth lead to the invention of new burs and drills for the handpieces, improving speed and the surgical process of dentistry. They were the fore-runner of today’s electrically powered dental engines. This treadle-powered dentist drill, or dentist engine, is made of iron and steel and provides power for a mechanical dental handpiece that would be fitted with a dental tool. On the foot is painted lettering naming it "The Brentfield" and there is a fine line of light coloured paint creating a border around the name. The paint under the lettering is peeling off. The drill has a Y-shaped, three footed cast iron base, one foot being longer than the other two. A vertical frame is joined into the centre of the base, holding an axle that has a driving-wheel (or flywheel) and connecting to a crank. A slender, shoulder height post, made from adjustable telescoping pipes, joins into the top of this frame. On the post just above the frame is a short metal, horizontal bar (to hold the hand-piece when it is not in use). A narrow tubular arm is attached to the top of the stand at a right angle and can move up, down and around. There is a pulley each side of the joint of the arm and a short way along the arm is fitted a short metal pipe. A little further along the arm a frayed-ended cord hangs down from a hole. At the end of the arm is another pulley and a joint from which hangs a long, thin metal pipe with two pulleys and a fitting on the end. A treadle, or foot pedal, is joined to the long foot of the base, and joined at the toe to the crank that turns the driving-wheel. The metal driving-wheel has a wide rim. Touching the inside of the rim are four tubular rings that bulge towards the outside of the driving-wheel, away from the pole, and all meet at the hub of the axle. The axle fits between the inside of the driving-wheel and the frame then passes through the frame and is attached on the other side. The driving-wheel has a groove around which a belt would sit. The belt would also fit around a pulley on the arm, at the top of the post. The pulley is joined to a rod inside the arm and this spins the drill's hand-piece and dental tool holder. The foot pedal has a cross-hatch pattern on the heel and the ball of the foot has tread lines across it. The end of the toe and the instep areas have cut-out pattern in them. "The ____/ Brentfield / __ DE IN L___" (Made in London) painted on the long foot of the base. Marked on the drill connection is “Richter De Trey, Germany”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, dentist, teeth, dental drill, dental engine, treadle drill, foot powered drill, treadle engine, orthodontics, dental surgery, james morrison, the brentfield, richter de trey, german dental fitting, london dental drill -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyWheelchair
... 2 large wheels - The outer wheel is steel and the inner is rubber with metal spokes attached. The foot plates are of ribbed steel. The ribbed seat is blue made of thick canvas as is the back of the chair. ..."Sibbing / Melbourne" on the foot plates...The foot plates are of ribbed steel. The ribbed seat is blue made of thick canvas as is the back of the chair. ...After WWII demand for wheelchairs increased. The original wheelchairs were driven by the patient's hands pushing the wheels. Later a motor was added. Then the motor and battery were built into the chair under the seat. This was followed by developments in ergonomics (comfort), controls, comfort and performance.See KVHS 1796, KVHS 1797Used by Wilma Davies, a Kiewa Valley resident, who suffered from polio from the early 1950s.2 large wheels - The outer wheel is steel and the inner is rubber with metal spokes attached. The foot plates are of ribbed steel. The ribbed seat is blue made of thick canvas as is the back of the chair. Some plastic has been glued on the back. The arm rests are also covered with old torn plastic. There is a metal stick on the side used to brake the chair by being pulled enabling it to touch the wheel and slow it down or stop it from turning."Sibbing / Melbourne" on the foot platespolio, wheelchair, pandemic -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - FOOT POWDER, C.1965
... FOOT POWDER......foot...Foot powder, round plastic bottle with screw top lid, details on are in black lettering....On bottle in black, "Foot Powder - D^D - net weight 1 oz - manufactured by Watkins Products Inc - Pkd 5/65" On base, "Made in Australia - Nylex Cat No P8"...Equipment FOOT POWDER ...Collection re G.A. Jones 3790932, refer Cat No 10053.2P for his service details. Foot powder, round plastic bottle with screw top lid, details on are in black lettering.On bottle in black, "Foot Powder - D^D - net weight 1 oz - manufactured by Watkins Products Inc - Pkd 5/65" On base, "Made in Australia - Nylex Cat No P8"powder, foot, gajones -
Australian National Surfing MuseumSurfboard design blueprints, C.R. Downie, 16 foot Hollow Plywood Surfboard
... 16 foot Hollow Plywood Surfboard...These blue prints show the design for a classic 16 foot hollow plywood surfboard that would have been made between 1935-1955. ...Blue print for design of 16' foot surf board...Blue print for design of 16' foot surf board 16 foot Hollow Plywood Surfboard Surfboard design blueprints C.R. ...These blue prints show the design for a classic 16 foot hollow plywood surfboard that would have been made between 1935-1955. The plans show how the board would be constructed from plywood and other timber materials. The Hampton area of Melbourne was home to many surfers at this time.Excellent example of the type of plans used by surfers to make surfboards during the middle part of the 20th century. Blue print for design of 16' foot surf boardDesigners name and address - C. R. Downie, 21 Hampton St, Hampton S.7. -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - TIN, FOOT POWDER
... TIN, FOOT POWDER......foot...Foot powder tin, metal, gold colour, rectangular shape, two sides have the same details on in black. ...On two sides, " Foot Powder - D^D - Net weight 20ozs - manufactured by - Watkins Products Inc - Melbourne Australia"...Jones 3790932, refer Cat No 10053.2P for his service details. powder foot gajones On two sides, " Foot Powder - D^D - Net weight 20ozs - manufactured by - Watkins Products Inc - Melbourne Australia" Foot powder tin, metal, gold colour, rectangular shape, two sides have the same details on in black. ...Collection re G.A. Jones 3790932, refer Cat No 10053.2P for his service details. Foot powder tin, metal, gold colour, rectangular shape, two sides have the same details on in black. The top has a sliding lid to open with 7 holes in.On two sides, " Foot Powder - D^D - Net weight 20ozs - manufactured by - Watkins Products Inc - Melbourne Australia"powder, foot, gajones
