Showing 43 items matching domestic laundering.
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Blacksmith's Cottage and Forge
Arm, Ironing, Home made - carpentry
... pins hold the sheeeting in place. domestic laundering ironing ...Home-made stand of wood with 'arm' covered in padding and cotton sheeting in a tapered shape and attached with drawing pins. The stand is made from floor-board type material. Grooved base is a wooden block. Metal screws and drawing pins hold the sheeeting in place.domestic, laundering, ironing, irons, cotton sheeting -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Box Starch, circa 1914 to late 1900's
... domestic laundering.... domestic laundering. Maize Products Pty Ltd ...This brand of starch was first manufactured in 1914, during the First World War, and continued to cover the other wars and military conflicts that followed. It was a time when Australian made was important due to the limited supplies coming from England and Europe. This was a period when the demand for "home grown" produce was at its peak. This was in a time when by necessity not by the "Buy Australian" campaign (of later years) which was the major factor for the demand of goods. It was in a time when starch was used in formal clothing to put a "crisp" or fresh new appearance for clothes. The important social more of "clothes make the person" was in vogue.This box which once contained starch powder is very significant to a rural semi isolated region because it clearly demonstrates that the social mores of the city were also entrenched into the rural population. The fashion of the day, even in remote areas, especially rural, were still a requirement to be maintained on certain special occasions. Cleanliness and stiff "upper lip" persona were just as important in the rural sector as in city and Government circles. Institutions such as hospitals, Government Offices and the legal personnel were bound by the fashion of the starch appearance (no dirt sticks to a personage with the "starch" look). Appearances, especially the first ones, were the judgmental image that remained in the uppermost regions of the viewer. This box with white writing and a "formally clad" man on a navy blue background held Australian grown maize based starch powder(1 LB gross). The package is made from 200 gsm thick cardboard. As production was made during the two World Wars 1914 to 1945 the promotion was heavily focused on Australian made and Australian grown maize.The same cover both front and back, "DANDY" below this a figure outlined in white on a navy blue background "hat and tails" outfit. Next to the sketch in smaller lettering" STRONGER THAN OTHER STARCHES. LESS REQUIRED". Below the figure "GLOSS" and below this in larger print "STARCH". Below this and in smaller print "CONTENTS. NETT WEIGHT 14 1/2 ozs" Below this and in smaller print "MANUFACTURED BY MAIZE PRODUCTS PTY LTD FOOTSCRAY VICTORIA" On one side of the box and in large white print on royal blue background"PURITY, STRENGTH AND UNIFORMITY." On the other side are the manufacturers directions. On the left side "FOR RAW STARCH" Underneath and in smaller print,"Dissolve in warm water a quantity to give the required thickness. Add bluing if required Stir before each using. On the right side "FOR BOILING STARCH" underneath this in small print"Mix well in small quantity of cold water to creamy consistency. Add boiling water, and stir constantly while cooking. Allow to cool, and add blueing if required. Underneath these two sets of instructions is "Make your consistency thinner than if using another kind of Starch"household starch, household cleaning, domestic laundering. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Box Sample Dandy Starch, circa mid to late 1900's
... domestic laundering.... household cleaning domestic laundering. Maize Products Pty Ltd ...This brand of starch was first manufactured in 1914, during the First World War, and continued to cover the other wars and military conflicts that followed. It was a time when Australian made was important due to the limited supplies coming from England and Europe. This was a period when the demand for "home grown" produce was at its peak. This was in a time when by necessity not by the "Buy Australian" campaign (of later years) which was the major factor for the demand of goods. It was in a time when starch was used in formal clothing to put a "crisp" or fresh new appearance for clothes. The important social more of "clothes make the person" was in vogue. This is a sample box provided by the manufacturer as an advertising and promotional method of prospective customers becoming aware of the product. This type of promotional avenue brought results and ensured that this type of advertising and inducement by manufacturers would be ingrained as a lasting avenue through to the 2nd Millennium This box which once contained starch powder is very significant to a rural semi isolated region because it clearly demonstrates that the social mores of the city were also entrenched into the rural population. The fashion of the day, even in remote areas, especially rural, were still a requirement to be maintained on certain special occasions. Cleanliness and stiff "upper lip" persona were just as important in the rural sector as in city and Government circles. Institutions such as hospitals, Government Offices and the legal personnel were bound by the fashion of the starch appearance (no dirt sticks to a personage with the "starch" look). Appearances, especially the first ones, were the judgmental image that remained in the uppermost regions of the viewer.This box with white writing and a "formally clad" man on a navy blue background held Australian grown maize based starch powder(1 LB gross). The package is made from 200 gsm thick cardboard. As production was made during the two World Wars 1914 to 1945 the promotion was heavily focused on Australian made and Australian grown maize.The front(has "Sample" on top) the rest inscriptions are the same on each cover both and back, "DANDY" below this a figure outlined in white on a navy blue background "hat and tails" outfit. Next to the sketch in smaller lettering" STRONGER THAN OTHER STARCHES. LESS REQUIRED". Below the figure "GLOSS" and below this in larger print "STARCH". Below this and in smaller print "CONTENTS. NETT WEIGHT 14 1/2 ozs" Below this and in smaller print "MANUFACTURED BY MAIZE PRODUCTS PTY LTD FOOTSCRAY VICTORIA" On one side of the box and in large white print on royal blue background"PURITY, STRENGTH AND UNIFORMITY." On the other side are the manufacturers directions. On the left side "FOR RAW STARCH" Underneath and in smaller print,"Dissolve in warm water a quantity to give the required thickness. Add bluing if required Stir before each using. On the right side "FOR BOILING STARCH" underneath this in small print"Mix well in small quantity of cold water to creamy consistency. Add boiling water, and stir constantly while cooking. Allow to cool, and add blueing if required. Underneath these two sets of instructions is "Make your consistency thinner than if using another kind of Starch"household starch, household cleaning, domestic laundering. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Ironing Board, 1904's
... , Tatura hoefer family camp 3 tatura ww2 camp 3 domestic laundering ...Made and used by internees at Camp 3, TaturaHand made wooden sleeve ironing board."Arm" covered with material cut from a blanket and drawn to underneath with cotton tapehoefer family, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, domestic, laundering -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Ironing Board, 1940's
... tatura ww2 domestic laundering ...Used by internees from Camp 3Handmade wooden sleeve ironing board, padded with woollen army blanket piece. Applied with tacksironing board, wied l, camp 3, tatura, ww2, domestic, laundering -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Plunger, 1940's
... lippmann camp 3 tatura ww2 camp 3 domestic laundering ...Made and used by internees at Camp 3Metal washing (clothes) plunger with wooden handle. Plunger is funnel shaped with metal sections.plunger, funnel shaped, steller e, lippmann, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, domestic, laundering -
Clunes Museum
Domestic object - WASH BOARD
... HISTORY DOMESTIC LAUNDERING LAUNDERING ...USED AS DESCRIBED ABOVEWOODEN WASH BOARD - WOODEN FRAME HOUSING RIPPLED METAL ONE SIDE, RIPPLED WOOD THE OTHER. SMALL LEDGE TO HOLD SOAP. WASH BOARD WAS SUPPORTED IN THE WASHING TUB WHILE LAUNDRESS RUBBED ITEMS TO BE LAUNDERED.local history, domestic, laundering, laundering -
Clunes Museum
Machine - WRINGER
... LIFE. LOCAL HISTORY DOMESTIC LAUNDERING ...RUBBER WRINGER FROM MRS. MARIE FEATONBY OF LOTHAIR STREET CLUNES. USED BY HER DURING HER MARRIED LIFE.WOODEN AND METAL HAND WRINGER WITH WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS ON WOODEN FRONT PANEL.NO.302 EXTRA HIGH GRADE WARRANTED. THE WRINGER CO. - TRADE MARK - A.W.CO.local history, domestic, laundering, -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - TUB
... domestic item laundering domestic items laundry ...GALVANIZED METAL TUB, TWO HANDLESlocal history, domestic item, laundering, domestic items, laundry -
Friends of Westgarthtown
Washing board
... that extends past board. No visible markings. domestic items laundering ...Wooden framed washing board with clear glass insert. One side of glass is corrugated while the other is flat. Wooden frame has two legs and supports on the bottom and top of the glass insert and wooden panel on top with wooden plank that extends past board.No visible markings.domestic items, laundering, wash board, washing, clothes, cleaning. -
Friends of Westgarthtown
Washing board
... . TAYLOR, SC domestic items laundering advantages of this wash ...Wooden framed wash board with zinc coated corrugated steel board insert. Wooden frame consists of two legs three supporting wooden rods on back side of tin board and top and bottom wooden slates. Tin board has small holes all throughout. On wooden top the "Advantages of the board" are printed.Printed on wood on top of back side of board. "Advantages of this board. 1. No "Protector" is Needed. The water goes through the holes and never wets the apron of the operator. 2. The holes enable you to rapidly force both air and suds through the fabric, and so hasten the cleaning process. 3. The nicely "arched" surface is much easier to wash on than the orsinary flat surface. 4. Is, light, strong, durable, always retains its shape and never sags. 5. Has no board back to retain moisture and corrode the zinc. 6. Is very easy on the clothes. Do not have to rub them all to pieces to get them clean. Soon pays for itself on this count alone. 7. Is not only THE FASTEST WORKER IN USE, but is already coming into more general demand than any other wash board in the world. 8. If the saving of a womens strength is worth anything the labour saving qualities of this board would make it well worth $1.00. Always RUB LIGHTLY and find how easily the board itself will do a part of the work. TAYLOR, SCdomestic items, laundering, advantages of this wash board, wash board, laundry, cleaning, clothes, taylor, scoot and co., toronto, canada, washing. -
Friends of Westgarthtown
Tub
... domestic items laundering tub laundry washing clothes iron ...Galvanised iron oval tub with handle on each end. Decorative bead near top, reinforced rim at base.No visible markingsdomestic items, laundering, tub, laundry, washing, clothes, iron -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Domestic object - Peg, 1900s
... Street Port Fairy great-ocean-road Peg Domestic object two (2 ...Bought to enhance the collection of domestic items No providencetwo (2) Wooden "Gypsy" pegs. Dowel split and fixed with a band of tin shaped at lower edgeslocal history, domestic items, laundering -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Washing Machine
... Patent No 2089/31 domestic items laundering ...Hand operated washing machine - plunger type - a central cone plunger attached to a fulcrum point (adjustable in height) on side with a long arm. Depth of plunger action also adjustable. All mounted on a three leg frame. Container is slightly coned shaped at bottom and has a drain tap at bottom for emptying water. Container can also be lifted off. Provision made for attachment of a wringer (this could be a later modification). Plunger is approx 37cm in diameter and has four 1.5cm holes for water to be forced through. Unit is galvanised steel but frame appears to have been painted with 'Silverfros'.On Side of container - 'The Zwar' VACUUM Washing Machine Patent No 2089/31domestic items, laundering -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Wash Tub
... tub with handles domestic items laundering ...Oval galvanized metal tub with handlesdomestic items, laundering -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Copper
... of wood and a wooden handle. domestic items laundering ...Cast iron copper with pull out door for fuel at base. Round copper insert with galvanised flue pipe. Round wooden top reinforced with two pieces of wood and a wooden handle.domestic items, laundering -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Clothes Peg, 1900 - 1940
... and cheese. domestic items laundering ...These pegs were made in England by gypsies, and called :'gypsie peg.', and called 'Gypsie Peg). Sold by calling at Rouse's and exchanging Gypsy Pegx:' for any old clothes and and a slice of bread and cheese.Wooden peg made from a semi-split twig - whittled on ends and bound with a small metal circular band around the top. Also known as a Gypsy Peg.domestic items, laundering -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Gas Copper, c1950
... a gas fire in the lounge room. domestic items laundering ...Part of the original fittings of the house when M's Dobson purchased the home. Matches a gas fire in the lounge room.Cream enamelled METTERS Gas Copper, complete with lid, burners, flue and drain cock. Consists of internal copper boiler . external enamelled surround and mounted on four legs.Light Here|Metter K.F.B. Pty Ltd Footscray. Gas Wash Boiler| N.T.I. 35000 B.Th. U/hr at 3' W.G|Capacity 12 Gallons| Serial Number No. 85domestic items, laundering -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Clothes Basket
... Clothes Basket domestic items laundering ...Woven Cane Clothes Basketdomestic items, laundering -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Washing Machine, c. 1960
... This was donated by the Eastern Emergency Volunteers domestic items ...This was donated by the Eastern Emergency VolunteersHOOVER TWIN TUB WASHING MACHINE MODEL 1116 The twin tub machine appears to have been developed to assist in the washing of clothes by including a spin dryer. One tub had an agitator in the side wall to wash clothes which were then lifted into the spin dryer.Hoovermatic GZ046916domestic items, laundering, electrical technology, appliances & accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Washing Machine, c.1970
... hurt themselves on the wringer domestic items laundering ...Was used by owner until concerned that children may have hurt themselves on the wringerSimpson electric washing machine with wringer attached above bowl. White, round with removable lid. Front lever: Wash/Stop; three buttons on front: Empty-Wash-Off indicated. Appliance on castors attached wringer with metal drip tray and two rubber rollers. Wringer will pivot.Simpsondomestic items, laundering, electrical technology, appliances & accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Dolly
... on the end of 25cm stick for stirring clothes during laundering ...Bought at auction for the collection by donorGalvanised cone on the end of 25cm stick for stirring clothes during launderingdomestic items, laundering -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Wash Troughs
... troughs on a wooden stand. domestic items laundering ...Wooden twin wash troughs on a wooden stand.domestic items, laundering -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Clothes Mangle, C1820
... . domestic items laundering ...From an item in the Nunawading Gazette on Weds ,15th Nov 1972 , this item was a gift of Mrs. Jennie Wagg and that it was given to her mother, Mrs. L.L.Bruce, when she was married 93 years ago(ie.1879). It is understood that it was purchased in 1855.Solid iron frame with three wooden rollers. Pressure is on the rollers obtained from an adjustable worm drive to a five leaf spring set(similar to a car leaf spring). Large reduction gearing from handle. Used for pressing sheets, towels, table clothes, etc.GH+G NICHOLL BANK STREET 1820domestic items, laundering -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Boiler Insert
... for 'copper'. It was used to boil clothes on wash day. domestic items ...A caste iron insert for 'copper'. It was used to boil clothes on wash day.domestic items, laundering -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Crimping Roller
... for pressing material into pleats. domestic items laundering ...Used with a crimping board. When dresses had lots of ruffles and frills, crimping boards and rollers were used for pressing material into pleats.Very small rolling pin with fine groves.domestic items, laundering -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Linen Bag
... flowers and green leaves. handcrafts needlework domestic items ...Linen bag with drawstring. 'Linen' in yellow embroidered on front and surrounded by white flowers and green leaves.handcrafts, needlework, domestic items, laundering -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Packet - Starch
... in the World domestic items laundering ...Packet 'Silver Star' starch with illustration of ironing lady in ironing room with ''Gentlewoman'.'Silver Star Starch' won't stick to iron|The Best in the Worlddomestic items, laundering -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Wash Tub
... children. domestic items laundering metalcraft tinware ...Large galvanised steel tub with two handles. Used for washing clothes and small children.domestic items, laundering, metalcraft, tinware -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Wringer, Pre 1940
... . domestic items laundering ...2007 - All metal parts treated for rust; wood carefully cleaned to preserve printing then treated with museum mixture.Hand operated two roller - spring pressure clothes wringer for mounting ( with two clamps) on the divider between the clothes trough.Anchor Brand No. 672 on top bar.|Anchor Brand Insignia on four uprights with LM Co. Erie P.A .|'oil here'(followed by an arrow) on four places near cogs.domestic items, laundering