These wooden toys were handmade for children to play 'House'.A white and lilac painted wooden homemade dolls high chair with a lift up tray, four legs, two arms and a back support.toys, children's toys, dolls accessories, dolls chairs, dolls furniture

Fourteen piece doll's teaset. 5 cups (one odd); 6 saucers ; 1 cream jug; 1 sugar basin; 1 teapot. All are very light orange/bone colour + white with running rabbit. Teapot has two young men in a car hunting a rabbit. Odd cup has flowers in red and yellow.Underneath all pieces - Made in Japanteaset toys dolls-accessories porcelain

Margaret Scarlett CollectionPart of Doll,s bedPillow - pink, hand sewn. Filling is possibly rayon.toys, dolls' accessories

Donated by Margaret ScarlettPink cotton baby,s blanket. Two panels of white checked borders of white. Pink cotton blanket stitch around the edgeGaydexmanchester, bedding, toys, dolls' accessories

Collection of Margaret ScarlettWhite cotton twill, hemmed on 3 sides.manchester, bedding, toys, dolls' accessories

Donated by Margaret ScarlettWhite cotton pillow slip. 'Baby' embroidered in white on left hand corner with green flowers on stem. Spoke stitched and crocheted on edges.toys, dolls' accessories

Child's china tea set - white with blue edge and flowered pattern. Comprising: tea pot with lid, milk jug with one handle, 1 cup, 1 bowl, 1 oval plate, 1 oval plate, 3 saucers, 5 plates. 13 parts make up the setdomestic items, crockery, toys, dolls' accessories

Belonged to Margaret ScarlettMargaret Ord, local girl, family of flower growers in Blackburn.Pink plastic doll's purse with metal chain handle.Cheerio. Made in England. Two dogs embossed in front and back.toys, dolls' accessories

Doll's Tin Coffee Set with tray consisting of Coffee Pot with lid and two cups and saucers, and milk jug. A total of 10 pieces.toys, dolls' accessories

White cotton pillowcase with embroidered and applique design. In the right hand corner a design in blue and green of birds over scenery and water. In left hand side an appliqued duck in lemon with blue edging and a small design of flowers - blue, pink and yellow and green grass.toys, dolls' accessories

High chair belonged to Cathy, Bruce Reynolds' daughterYellow wooden Doll's high chair, four rungs and a step and tray. A decal of 'Jack Be Nimble' transfer is on back of seat. Tray is of blue laminex.toys, dolls' accessories

Doll's mirror encased in tortoiseshelltoys, dolls' accessories

Doll's bed belonged to Bruce Reynolds daughter.Metal doll's bed with knitted cover, cotton mattress, white polyester pillow with cotton pillow case embroidered with blue rabbit. Nylon quilted cover, grey with pink rose lined with yellow floral cotton. Rug is nine knitted oblongs joined together.Quality Tontine Products. David Galt Industries, Melbourne.toys, doll's furniture, toys, dolls' accessories

Cream china toy tea set with small gold pattern and edging. Comprises nine pieces - Two plates, cups and saucers, one milk jug, sugar pot with handles and tea pottoys, dolls' accessories

Children played 'Mother and Fathers' when young so a dolls pram was very common as it still is today. A plastic white wicker dolls pram with orange and tan trim on the hood and carriage, and is held together by metal staples. It has a long curved cane handle and a wooden dowel frame. The base is wooden with four red plastic wheels with black trims for tyres. dolls prams, toys, dolls accessories

These wooden handmade toys were used by young children to play 'House' with their dolls.A lilac and white painted wooden dolls cot with an eight railed drop side, a wooden base with four white slats. The drop railed side has thick wire rungs to slide it up and down with metal clips to engage it up or down. There is bedding in the cot.toys, children's toys, toy accessories, dolls bed, dolls furniture

The Kew Historical Society’s collection includes a wide range of leisure objects. Many of the items are European-made, generally of British origin, however there are a number that were made for the Australian market by Australian manufacturers. There were clearly a huge range of toys produced for the Australian and International children’s market in the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries. The examples of toys in the collection include examples of alphabet toys, arcade toys, baby toys, construction toys, dolls, doll accessories, educational toys, soft toys, tin toys, toy animals, toy blocks, toy machines, toy typewriters, etc. Boxed children's construction toy, suitable for children 2-2.5 yearstoys, games and puzzles, hilary page, kiddicraft

The Kew Historical Society’s collection includes a wide range of leisure objects. Many of the items are European-made, generally of British origin, however there are a number that were made for the Australian market by Australian manufacturers. There were clearly a huge range of toys produced for the Australian and International children’s market in the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries. The examples of toys in the collection include examples of alphabet toys, arcade toys, baby toys, construction toys, dolls, doll accessories, educational toys, soft toys, tin toys, toy animals, toy blocks, toy machines, toy typewriters, etc. Four miniature paper fish that have multicoloured stripes. Each fish has a piece of metal in its mouth. The other part of the game is two tiny wooden fishing rods with cotton attached to metal rods. The aim of the game is to attach a rod to a fish. The six items are stored in an orange and green patterned cardboard box that is probably not original.games, magnetic toys

The Kew Historical Society’s collection includes a wide range of leisure objects. Many of the items are European-made, generally of British origin, however there are a number that were made for the Australian market by Australian manufacturers. There were clearly a huge range of toys produced for the Australian and International children’s market in the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries. The examples of toys in the collection include examples of alphabet toys, arcade toys, baby toys, construction toys, dolls, doll accessories, educational toys, soft toys, tin toys, toy animals, toy blocks, toy machines, toy typewriters, etc. Zinga Zoo - small plastic musical toy in a cardboard box.Exterior of box - "Zinga Zoo Regd. The Packet Band. An R.M. Precision moulded product by Rose Morris & Co.Ltd. London England" Plastic toy - "Zinga Zoo Regd. The "Pocket Band" RM&Co L79 London"zinga zoo, rose morris & co., musical toys

The Kew Historical Society’s collection includes a wide range of leisure objects. Many of the items are European-made, generally of British origin, however there are a number that were made for the Australian market by Australian manufacturers. There were clearly a huge range of toys produced for the Australian and International children’s market in the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries. The examples of toys in the collection include examples of alphabet toys, arcade toys, baby toys, construction toys, dolls, doll accessories, educational toys, soft toys, tin toys, toy animals, toy blocks, toy machines, toy typewriters, etc. Box of two dimensional animals cut from wood including deer, camels, horses etc. The box includes one intact paper hand coloured template of a horse and duck. On this item there is the number LXXVIII. All of the items are housed in a cardboard box produced by Walker Stores Pty Ltd, 471-5 Sydney Road Coburg. The box also states that there was a retail outlet at Glenferrie Station. Inscribed on the box is the name Mr Edward Smith, 16 Macartney Avenue, Kew. The box is not related to the contents apart from probably being used for long term storage.puzzles, toys

The Kew Historical Society’s collection includes a wide range of leisure objects. Many of the items are European-made, generally of British origin, however there are a number that were made for the Australian market by Australian manufacturers. There were clearly a huge range of toys produced for the Australian and International children’s market in the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries. The examples of toys in the collection include examples of alphabet toys, arcade toys, baby toys, construction toys, dolls, doll accessories, educational toys, soft toys, tin toys, toy animals, toy blocks, toy machines, toy typewriters, etc. Handheld pinball game. The game requires the player to roll a ball-bearing to the front of the container and score a 1, a 5 or a 10. The self-contained container has the name of the game on coloured paper inside the toy. Name: "Skee Skor"skee skor, louis marx & co (usa), musical toys

The Kew Historical Society’s collection includes a wide range of leisure objects. Many of the items are European-made, generally of British origin, however there are a number that were made for the Australian market by Australian manufacturers. There were clearly a huge range of toys produced for the Australian and International children’s market in the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries. The examples of toys in the collection include examples of alphabet toys, arcade toys, baby toys, construction toys, dolls, doll accessories, educational toys, soft toys, tin toys, toy animals, toy blocks, toy machines, toy typewriters, etc. Two magnetised miniature dogs in an original cardboard box labelled 'The Magic Dogs'.The Magic Dogs. A Milton Product. Made in Australia.magic dogs, games and puzzles

The Kew Historical Society’s collection includes a wide range of leisure objects. Many of the items are European-made, generally of British origin, however there are a number that were made for the Australian market by Australian manufacturers. There were clearly a huge range of toys produced for the Australian and International children’s market in the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries. The examples of toys in the collection include examples of alphabet toys, arcade toys, baby toys, construction toys, dolls, doll accessories, educational toys, soft toys, tin toys, toy animals, toy blocks, toy machines, toy typewriters, etc. "Victory" Jig-Saw Puzzle of the Royal Family, circa 1936, in its original packaging. The jig-saw features King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Margaret and Princess Elizabeth. The puzzle is based on an original portrait by Marcus Adams.royal family, jig-saw puzzle, hayter & co

The Kew Historical Society’s collection includes a wide range of leisure objects. Many of the items are European-made, generally of British origin, however there are a number that were made for the Australian market by Australian manufacturers. There were clearly a huge range of toys produced for the Australian and International children’s market in the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries. The examples of toys in the collection include examples of alphabet toys, arcade toys, baby toys, construction toys, dolls, doll accessories, educational toys, soft toys, tin toys, toy animals, toy blocks, toy machines, toy typewriters, etc. Small box of 12 metal puzzles with rules on a separate sheet of paperChad valley Series / British Made / Per Box / Metal Puzzles / Instructive and amusing full directions in each boxmetal puzzles, chad valley series

The Kew Historical Society’s collection includes a wide range of leisure objects. Many of the items are European-made, generally of British origin, however there are a number that were made for the Australian market by Australian manufacturers. There were clearly a huge range of toys produced for the Australian and International children’s market in the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries. The examples of toys in the collection include examples of alphabet toys, arcade toys, baby toys, construction toys, dolls, doll accessories, educational toys, soft toys, tin toys, toy animals, toy blocks, toy machines, toy typewriters, etc. IMP is a fifteen puzzle. The metal base and the numbers are housed in a red leather purse with press-stud. The wallet contains a booklet of promotional material and 'problems'. Puzzle consisting of 15 squares, numbered 1 through 15, which can be slid horizontally or vertically within a four-by-four grid that has one empty space among its 16 locations. The object of the puzzle is to arrange the squares in numerical sequence using only the extra space in the grid to slide the numbered titles.Exterior: "IMP / known the world over as Diablotin"diablotin, games and puzzles, imp

The Kew Historical Society’s collection includes a wide range of leisure objects. Many of the items are European-made, generally of British origin, however there are a number that were made for the Australian market by Australian manufacturers. There were clearly a huge range of toys produced for the Australian and International children’s market in the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries. The examples of toys in the collection include examples of alphabet toys, arcade toys, baby toys, construction toys, dolls, doll accessories, educational toys, soft toys, tin toys, toy animals, toy blocks, toy machines, toy typewriters, etc. Yellow painted wooden game with a beehive lid on a pedestal base. There is a red ball underneath the cap.cup-and-ball game, games and puzzles

The Kew Historical Society’s collection includes a wide range of leisure objects. Many of the items are European-made, generally of British origin, however there are a number that were made for the Australian market by Australian manufacturers. There were clearly a huge range of toys produced for the Australian and International children’s market in the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries. The examples of toys in the collection include examples of alphabet toys, arcade toys, baby toys, construction toys, dolls, doll accessories, educational toys, soft toys, tin toys, toy animals, toy blocks, toy machines, toy typewriters, etc. Single large black and white dice in an unlidded red leather box.games, dice, games of chance, toys

The Kew Historical Society’s collection includes a wide range of leisure objects. Many of the items are European-made, generally of British origin, however there are a number that were made for the Australian market by Australian manufacturers. There were clearly a huge range of toys produced for the Australian and International children’s market in the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries. The examples of toys in the collection include examples of alphabet toys, arcade toys, baby toys, construction toys, dolls, doll accessories, educational toys, soft toys, tin toys, toy animals, toy blocks, toy machines, toy typewriters, etc.Palitoy was a British toy company. It manufactured some of the most popular toys in Britain, some original items and others under licence.Magnetised toy cats in small cardboard boxBox: "Two Magnetic Perky Pussies"toys, games and puzzles, perky pussies, magnetic toys

The Kew Historical Society’s collection includes a wide range of leisure objects. Many of the items are European-made, generally of British origin, however there are a number that were made for the Australian market by Australian manufacturers. There were clearly a huge range of toys produced for the Australian and International children’s market in the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries. The examples of toys in the collection include examples of alphabet toys, arcade toys, baby toys, construction toys, dolls, doll accessories, educational toys, soft toys, tin toys, toy animals, toy blocks, toy machines, toy typewriters, etc. Two multicoloured plastic dice in a pink and white cardboard box/container.games and puzzles, dice, games of chance, toys