The Kew Historical Society's Fashion & Design collection includes a small and representative collection of women's 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. Woman's bone and white paper fan with metal finger ringfashion and textiles collection, fashion accessories, fans, concertina fans, finger rings

The Kew Historical Society's Fashion & Design collection includes a small and representative collection of women's 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 and white pierced Brisé fan with ebonised wood frame held by a metal ring.fashion accessories, fans, brisé fans

The photos are of EuropeStereoscopes were popular in mid 1850s. It is an instrument which enables a two dimensional image to appear three dimensionalViewer plus 3 boxes each containing 105 stereo photosphotography, viewers

A handheld mirror such as this one would be used in a 19th century family for personal grooming, or perhaps in a barber or hair dresser shop. The "ebony" wood may have been 'ebonised' wood, a process that made plain wood appear to be ebony. The handheld mirror is an example of a 19th and early 20th century personal grooming accessory. A mirror like this would often be sold with a matching hairbrush and comb. Mirror, personal handheld, oval, painted black, with a bevelled edge around the mirror glass and a wooden handle. Wood is ebony. Inscription on handle"EBONY"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, mirror, reflective glass, mirror glass, handheld mirror, personal grooming, personal grooming accessory, barber’s equipment, hairdresser, hairdressing, 19th century personal effects, personal effects, toiletries

While barber shops were the commercial premises where men and boys had their hair cut, the number of hair clippers in the Kew Historical Society's collection would indicate that frequently hair clipping was carried out in homes in the pre and post war period. Manual hair clippers were readily available for purchase. Electrical clippers were presumably used in barber shops.Metal handheld hair clipperspersonal grooming, barber's equipment, hairdressers, hair clippers

Handheld, metal cigar cutterNilcigar cutters

Handheld plastic cockade fan with inbuilt mirrored powder container and powder puffcockade fans, combination compact fan, handheld fans

Used to drill a two inch diameter hole by turning it around and pressing it into wood. Used by residents of the Kiewa Valley. A steel auger used to drill into wood. It is handheld and drills a hole two inches in diameter.wooden auger, woodworking tool

This handheld portable pendulum quadrant scale was used to weigh small paper items such as letters and documents, powdered chemicals or metals like gold, and animal fleece samples. This mechanical scale can weigh up to a maximum of 10 ounces, which is about 285 grams or one-and-a-half cups of brown sugar. The operator holds the scale’s ring and connects the item to be weighed onto the wire clip. The weight of the item causes the pendulum to pivot, and the scale measures the weight of the object, indicated by the arrow. This scale belonged to Dr William Roy Angus and is now part of Flagstaff Hill’s comprehensive W.R. Angus Collection, donated by the family of Dr W R Angus, 1901-1970, surgeon and oculist. The W.R. Angus Collection: - The W.R. Angus Collection includes historical medical equipment, surgical instruments and material belonging to Dr Edward Ryan and Dr Thomas Francis Ryan, (both of Nhill, Victoria) and Dr Angus’ own belongings. The Collection’s history spans the medical practices of the two Doctors Ryan, from 1885-1926 plus that of Dr Angus, up until 1969. It includes historical medical and surgical equipment and instruments from the doctors Edward and Thomas Ryan of Nhill, Victoria. Dr Angus married Gladys in 1927 at Ballarat, the nearest big city to Nhill where he began as a Medical Assistant. He was also Acting House surgeon at the Nhill hospital where their two daughters were born. During World War II He served as a Military Doctor in the Australian Defence Force. Dr Angus and his family moved to Warrnambool in 1939, where Dr Angus operated his own medical practice. He later added the part-time Port Medical Officer responsibility and was the last person appointed to that position. Both Dr Angus and his wife were very involved in the local community, including the planning stages of the new Flagstaff Hill and the layout of the gardens there. Dr Angus passed away in March 1970.This letter scale is the only one of its type in our collection. It is an example of objects belonging to Dr. W. R. Angus, 1901-1970, surgeon and oculist. The W.R. Angus Collection is significant for still being located at the site it is connected with, Doctor Angus being the last Port Medical Officer in Warrnambool. The Collection includes historical medical objects that date back to the late 1800s.Letter scale, a handheld quadrant fixed pendulum scale made from silver-plated metal. This small weighing instrument is shaped like a quarter-circle with a metal ring, a fixed pendulum counterweight and a decorative pivoting arrow indicator. A hanger clip is attached to a short arm of the scale. Measurements are embossed on the arc of the circle, labelled in ounces (oz) and ranging from 0 to 10 at unequal distances apart. The scale is part of the W.R. Angus Collection.Scale measurements, "OZ" (ounces), "0 /14 1/2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, dr w r angus, mira hospital, w.r. angus collection, scale, weighing instrument, measure weight, postal scale, chemist scale, letter, weigh, post, office, quadrant scale, letter scale, handheld, portable, mechanical scale, pendulum scale, fixed balance scale

Handheld oil filled compass possibly of German military origin. Labelled 'Bezard Kompass'. Complete with leather pouch.Bezard Kompasscompass, prismatic

Call bells were used by patients to alert nursing staff to their needs, these style of call bells could be pressed 3 times by staff to alert others on the unit of an emergency. They activated a light outside the patients room and also on a central board so staff could see which rooms were calling.Call bells were used by patients to alert nursing staff to their needs, these style of call bells could be pressed 3 times by staff to alert others on the unit of an emergency. They activated a light outside the patients room and also on a central board so staff could see which rooms were calling.Orange push button on grey hand held device, cancel button on side of handheld device, cable and four pronged plug attached 176015nursing, nursing history, ward care, hospital technology, nursing assistance, ahnl, alfred hospital nursing league

Scalebuoy. Invented by Hartley Abbott and patented under the name of the Bendigo Electronic Company, made in various sizes & for different applications, such as to prevent scaling in the boilers at mines. Part of the Aileen and John Ellison collection.Made up of a sealed glass bulb containing mercury and gasses enclosed within a chromed wire cage and with a chromed handle. The one shown being a handheld shaker model. science, bendigo electronic, abbott

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

Vocalist Gabrielle Hartley performing with the ABC Showband, conducted by Brian May, Vietnam, Christmas 1970.Black and white photograph of a woman on stage with a handheld microphone. She is wearing a long tight-fitting lurex dress and has long hair. There are three males in the background , two sitting and one standing with his back to her.women singing, abc showband, gabrielle hartley, vietnam

A cattle prod, also called a stock prod, is a handheld device commonly used to make cattle or other livestock move by striking or poking them. This is a home-made prod.This is an example of the resourcefulness of rural families in economising and re-cycling.A wooden stick - probably a handle from a tool - with rope threaded through the top. It was probably a home-made animal prodder.livestock prod

While telescopes and binoculars each have a long history, handheld optical telescopes were still widely used in the Nineteenth Century. The origins of this small optical telescope are unclear, apart from that it was used by a family in Kew in the 1880s.Brass, brown leather and glass telescope, anecdotally recorded as used by an early Kew family at sports days in the 1880sSeparate later label: "Early telescope owned by a Kew family & used on Sports Day in 1880s"sports - kew (vic), optical telescopes, hand-held telescopes

The origins of the humble handheld driptorch have been lost in time. They are widely used for ignition in controlled burning operations in forest and grasslands. This "home made" burner wand uses kerosene and dates from the 1950s. It has an unusual long handle with a bend and wick one one end.Unusual "home made" design Long handle burning wand with a wick at one end. Brass flow valve in the middle. Base attached to a container of kerosene and has a screw cap. bushfire, forests commission victoria (fcv)

Leather display case holding scalebuoys belonged to Bill Ashman, who was a salesperson for the Abbott company. A Scalebuoy is a handheld water treatment device, invented by Hartley Abbott and patented under the name of the Bendigo Electronic Company, designed to prevent scale buildup in water vessels and boilers by supposedly "softening" the water. Brown leather case with 2 keys containing 4 scalebuoys of various types and sizes held in a blue velvet holder & a pocket in lid holding 9 publications by W.N.Abbott on the uses of Scalebuoys along with 2 letters attesting to the success of Scalebuoys.scalebuoy, w. abbott

During National Healthy Bones Week 2003, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria partnered with MONSU (Monash University Student Union) to present an informative and inspiring event promoting bone health. Titled "Strong Bones, Beautiful Body Breakfast", the event was very well attended. This photo depicts a female weightlifter presenting a weightlifting routine, with AFV staff member, Tim Bryer, demonstrating the exercises.COL photo of a woman speaking into a handheld cordless microphone while a man demonstrates a weightlifting exercise. He is bending forward while holding a small set of barbells across in front of his slightly bent knees. Behind them, there is a large projector screen, a speaker on a tall stand, and a few balloons. In the foreground, a few people are sitting at large round tables.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, monsu, monash university student union, national healthy bones week, nhbw, strong bones beautiful body, breakfast, healthy food, healthy diet, bone health, calcium, fractures, seminar, exercise demonstrations, weightlifting, weightlifters, gym, 2003

During National Healthy Bones Week 2003, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria partnered with MONSU (Monash University Student Union) to present an informative and inspiring event promoting bone health. Titled "Strong Bones, Beautiful Body Breakfast", the event was very well attended. This photo depicts a female weightlifter presenting a weightlifting routine, with AFV staff member, Tim Bryar, demonstrating the exercises.COL photo of a woman speaking into a handheld cordless microphone while a man demonstrates a weightlifting exercise. He is holding a small set of barbells across the back of his shoulders while bending his knees slightly. Behind them, there is a large projector screen, a lectern, a vertical blue and gold banner, and some balloons. In the foreground, groups of people are sitting at several large round tables.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, monsu, monash university student union, national healthy bones week, nhbw, strong bones beautiful body, breakfast, healthy food, healthy diet, bone health, calcium, fractures, seminar, exercise demonstrations, weightlifting, weightlifters, gym, 2003

The Epson HX-20 (also known as the HC-20) is generally regarded as the first laptop computer, announced in November 1981, although first sold widely in 1983. Hailed by Business Week magazine as the fourth revolution in personal computing, it is generally considered both the first notebook and handheld computer. The typist could hear the message and check that it was correct. Used by visually impaired people who could not read Braille. Talking typewriter with brown keys in brown plastic case'Keynote" on left hand side.audio equipment, assistive devices

Ada Healey was for 20 years a volunteer and organizer at the Orbost Slab Hut (Orbost Information Centre). She was known for her craft skills and was a particularly fine knitter, She did own, as a child, a handheld mini sewing machine and it is possible that the item was made using this. Ada was the only child of Tom & Queenie Warne, born in Bombala/Delegate. She married Keith Healey. The Healey family were early settlers in Marlo.This hand-sewn ornament is an example of the skill and craftmanship of women in pioneer families.A hand-sewn silk tortoise. The head is padded. Four small beads are sewn to each side. It has white/brown lining. Pink beads are sewn on either side of the head for eyes.hand-made handcraft silk ornament

During National Healthy Bones Week 2003, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria partnered with MONSU (Monash University Student Union) to present an informative and inspiring event promoting bone health. Titled "Strong Bones, Beautiful Body Breakfast", the event was very well attended. This photo depicts two female weightlifters presenting a weightlifting routine, with AFV staff member, Tim Bryer, demonstrating the exercises.COL photo of two woman standing around a man who is lying on his back on an exercise bench. One of the women is speaking into a handheld cordless microphone while the man demonstrates a weightlifting exercise. He is holding a small set of barbells high above his head, assisted by the other woman. Behind them, there is a large projector screen, a speaker on a tall stand, and a few balloons. In the foreground, a few people are sitting at large round tables.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, monsu, monash university student union, national healthy bones week, nhbw, strong bones beautiful body, breakfast, healthy food, healthy diet, bone health, calcium, fractures, seminar, exercise demonstrations, weightlifting, weightlifters, gym, 2003

The Mowat Sensor model MS 01, is a pale green, palm-sized, plastic battery-operated device with a darker green switch on top. It is partially open at one end with two grilles. A microphone plugs into the other end with a wrist strap. It came with a brown vinyl carry case and owner's manual, which are not included. This handheld device for the visually impaired uses high frequency sound to detect objects within a narrow beam. The sensor vibrates if an object is present, responds to closest object within the beam. The vibration rate increases as user approaches object. There are two range settings: short, responds to objects less than 1 meter away (indoor use) and long, responds to objects of sufficient size up to 4 meters. The sensor can be handheld or carried in pocket or purse. As a facility intended for partially sighted people, the compass also includes an in-built color indicator (visible through the semi-transparent enclosure), which indicates the direction using a combination of three colours. Weight: 185 grams. Comes with dark brown vinyl case.1 pale green coloured plastic rectangle sensor with a brown nylon, plaited wrist strap Model MS01assistive devices, orientation and mobility

The Fuller cylindrical slide rule, is a cylindrical slide rule with a helical main scale taking 50 turns around the cylinder. This creates an instrument of considerable precision – it is equivalent to a traditional slide rule 25.40 metres (1,000 inches) long. It was invented in 1878 by George Fuller, professor of engineering at Queen's University Belfast, and despite its size and price it remained on the market for nearly a century because it outperformed nearly all other slide rules. He patented it in Britain in 1878, described it in a journal in 1879 and in that year he also patented it the United States, depositing a patent model. As with other slide rules, the Fuller is limited to calculations based on multiplication and division with additional scales allowing for trigonometrical and exponential functions. The mechanical calculators produced in the same era were generally restricted to addition and subtraction with only advanced versions, like the Arithmometer, able to multiply and divide. Even these advanced machines could not perform trigonometry or exponentiation and they were bigger, heavier and much more expensive than the Fuller. In the mid-twentieth century the handheld Curta mechanical calculator became available which also competed in convenience and price. However, for scientific calculations the Fuller remained viable until 1973 when it was made obsolete by the HP-35 handheld scientific electronic calculator. Fuller's calculators were manufactured by the scientific instrument maker W.F. Stanley & Co. of London who made nearly 14,000 between 1878 and 1973.Like all slide rules, logarithmic scales are used to facilitate calculations more quickly and efficiently. The spiral logarithmic scale greatly increases the precision and computing power of the slide rule. In addition, its tables provide useful information to its users, most likely engineers. Its remarkable length permitted a high level of precision in calculations; calculations could be made to 4 or 5 significant digitsThe fuller calculator, is a cylindrical slide rule with a helical main scale taking 50 turns around the cylinder. There is a papier-mache cylinder fastened to a mahogany handle. A second papier-mache cylinder is a slide fit over the first. Both cylinders are covered in paper varnished with shellac. A brass pointer with an engraved index marker at its tip is attached to the handle and a second brass pointer is attached to the top cap. On the outer cylinder is a helical logarithmic scale 500" (41'8" or about 12.5 m) in length. This cylinder can be slid and rotated upon the inner one and hence with the correct sequence of movements, multiplications and divisions can be made and the answers read off the two pointers which project over the cylindrical scale.FULLER CALCULATOR inscribed on brass pointerscientific instrument, mathematics, calculating

In 1999, a series of photos were taken of Arthritis Victoria member, Glenda Shalman, demonstrating arthritis-friendly gardening tools and aids, and how to use them. Some of these photos were used to accompany an article in the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. In this photo, a woman sits at an outdoor table, tending to her potted plants with a pair of hand-held pruning shears. The shears have thick, wide handles. On the table, there are three more handheld gardening tools with thick handles. A similar photo appears on page 13 of the Vol 12 Issue 3, Spring 1999 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update.COL photo of a woman is sitting at a table in the garden. She is holding up a pair of gardening shears with thick handles. On the table, there are several potted plants and three more pairs of various types of small gardening tools, all with the same type of thick handles.[On a yellow sticky note, in blue ink] Glenda Shalman Gardeningarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritic aids, gardening aids, gardening tools, pruning shears, living with arthritis, pain management, arthritis update, 1999