Domestic iron for laundering. Silver with red plastic handle. Electrical cord attached.Hecladomestic items, laundering

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.

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.

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

GALVANIZED METAL TUB, TWO HANDLESlocal history, domestic item, laundering, domestic items, laundry

Cast iron coal iron or Box iron with wooden handles, hinged top lifts for inserting hot coals inside and a chimney in front allows smoke to escape, a small hole on rear with door allows for air flow. Estate of E. Shermandomestic equipment, laundering, iron, estate of e. sherman

Silvesters Patent number 5 cast iron flat iron. Estate of E. ShermanSilvesters Patentdomestic equipment, laundering, iron, estate of e. sherman

Number 6 flat iron with the letter S circled and number 6 shown on body of iron.Sdomestic equipment, laundering, iron

Silvesters cast iron number 7 flat iron.Silvesters logo & number 7domestic equipment, laundering, iron

Silvesters patent number 4 curved bottom cast iron for pressing lace and celluloid collars.Silvesters Patent & logodomestic equipment, laundering, iron

Coleman spirit iron with blue and white speckled body, chrome plated base and spirit tank, wooden handle and a bakelite control knob, on a chrome plated stand impressed with the Coleman name. Made in Australia by arrangement with Coleman Lamp & Stove Co Ltd Canada Proprietor of Regd Trade Mark No 67296 Jan 14 1936Coleman Lamp & Stove Co Ltddomestic equipment, laundering, iron

Chrome plated electric iron with wooden handle.domestic equipment, laundering, iron

Cast iron trivet for a flat iron raised on three legs with a handle and diamond shaped cutouts.T Johnson No2domestic equipment, laundering, flat iron base

Hand made flat iron trivet using 2 wood screws as legs.domestic equipment, laundering, flat iron base

Cardboard box with lid, covered with paper labels reading Lewis & Whittys Heliotrope Rice Starch with illustration of a woman in period costume & flowers on lid, contains instruction sheet.Diamond Trade Mark Roedel & Codomestic equipment, laundering, starch

Green & yellow cardboard box with contents of Coral 100% Rice Starch, instructions for use on back.Coral Manufacturing Pty Ltd Box 1572 GPO Sydney NSWdomestic equipment, laundering, starch

Former catalog # 119. Cast Iron Charcoal burning Flat Iron. Curved triangular shape with black turned wooden handle. The chimney has a filigree patterning at the end of the spout. The attachments on the top of the iron are missing. Approximately 16cm x 20 cm. The rear hatch is approximately 2cm in diameter and covered by a swivel hatch with a figurine resembling a human face?human face Figurinedomestic equipment, laundering, iron

Oval shaped metal iron marked Asbestos Sad Iron 72-A with a hole on both sides to take a handle.domestic equipment, laundering, iron, estate of e sherman

Oval shaped metal iron marked Asbestos Sad Iron 72-B with hole on both sides to take a handle.domestic equipment, laundering, iron, edstate of e. sherman

Metal flat iron with handle, makers marks unreadable.domestic equipment, laundering, iron

Iron belonged to donors mother Gwen Chambers, Forest Rd. Blackburnsmall chrome electric iron with a black handle with an electric power plug inlet. Made by Southern Cross Porcelain Co. 'Essco'.Southern Cross Porcelain Co. Victoria. 'Essco' No7 /volts 110/140v / watts 28/150domestic items, laundering

owned and used by Baden (Dick) TiemanA thick carboard shape preserver for pressing men's ties probably sold or given away as an advertismentA.E.Unkles, Tailor and Mercer, Phone 113 Port Fairy. Instructions. Insert the Shape Preserver inside the tie as far as it will go, smoothing it down with the fingers, so that the tie is stretched without creases. A creased tie will gain its original shape overnight. If badly creased carefully damp with clean cold water and allow to dry on shape Preserveer. Grease spots may be removed with Benzine, using a clean cloth, whil the tie is stretched on the Shape Preserver, and allowed to remain until quite dry.local history, domestic items, laundering, tieman

Velvet soap was a household name in 1930s and 1940s for launderingLarge bar of Velvet soap, comprising five bars soap, wrapped in the old red, blue and cream coloured wrapper - economy size, pure soap.Velvet economy pure soapdomestic items, laundering

Purchased at auction from Christopher Bragg AuctionsSolid wooden washboard. Hand carved ridges enabling clothes to be scrubbed. Board is made from one piece of mountain ash.domestic items, laundering

Bought at auction for the collection by donorGalvanised cone on the end of 25cm stick for stirring clothes during launderingdomestic items, laundering