4 x metal/iron hooks. Three hooks have circular ends for tying to ropes, etcblacksmith, forge, hooks, metal, iron

Part of the Uebergang CollectionHand carved wooden yoke shaped to sit around a persons neck and shoulders. The turned hand grips have lengths of binder twine tied on with metal hooks attached to the ends.[019] uebergang, allansford, yoke, twine, hooks metal

Jonathan Harris operated a winery on the banks of the Axe Creek, Axedale in the 1850s. Metal hook combination is made from one and a half centimetre diameter metal in two pieces, with four centimetre circles on each end 40 centimetres long. They are joined at the top by a threaded section with a square nut, a thin metal washer and a one centimetre thick four centimetre wide square metal piece. Part of the Harris Collectionagriculture, farm, hanging hooks

Used with long wooden handle to roll logsCant Hooksforests commission victoria (fcv), hand tools

Hook metal large with ring at top. One pieceflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

The personal 'carry-all', a cloth apron like article was utilised by Thomas Hamilton Osborne in his work with the Warrnambool Steamship Navigation Company. He was Company manager in 1883 until its dissolution in 1899. Osborne wrote many articles on early Warrnambool, particularly maritime material under the name of " Sliding Gunter". When he died he was buried at sea off the breakwater.His sister Mrs Annabella Kell is thought to have made this article.This is a significant item as T.H.Osborne was a key figure in 19th Century Warrnambool history, particularly in maritime affairs. Six sided, scalloped edges, four pockets, two metal hooks, purple woven fabric with yellow and gold embroidery, lifebuoy outline with W.S.N.Co and THO initials embroidered and two flags. Machine sewing of pockets and tab to base apron.W.S.N.Co THO initials on top of each other Two metal hookswork apron, warrnambool steamship navigation company, wsnc, thomas hamilton tracey osborne, annabella kell, sliding gunter

This hook was probably used in lift sacks of corn / maize to the lofts in the barns using a pulley beam system sometimes driven by a small tractor or a horse.This item is connected to the agricultural history of the Snowy River flats of the Orbost district. Intensive farming for maize was an integral part of the history of Orbost.A double bag hook consisting of two double metal hooks on a metal ring.bag-hook rural

Hook bale metal with round wooden handleflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

A sailmaker's hook is also called a sail hook, bench hook, stretching hook or third hand. It is used to hold the canvas of a sail or similar object while pulling tight with the left hand. This ensures the canvas is tight while stitching, keeping the sewn seam straight. This tool is still in use today wherever a canvas sail requires stitching. it's design has not changed since it was invented centuries ago as a sailor's third hand, helping to keep canvas sails taught during edge stitching or repairs.Hook; sailmaker's bench hook. Metal rod with a hook at one end and a flat head at the other end. This tool would be used in conjunction with a brass swivel and a lanyard.warrnambool, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, sailmaker's hook, sail hook, bench hook, stretching hook, third hand, sailmaker's tool, sailmaking, canvas sewing, maritime trade, sailmaker

Sling hooks are used in ship's rigging for cargo haulage.Sling hooks are necessary for hauling cargo. Cargo was imported to and exported from the busy Port of Warrnambool in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Sling hooks are still used today for cargo.Sling hooks; three metal ring hook each on a short length of rope and all attached to the same metal ring . flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, sling hook, ring hook, rigging, cargo, haulage, cargo lifiting, maritime technology

1 sheave wood block with hook and metal cable around bodyflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, wood block, block

Hook metal shoe button hook with handle. Relief printing (Get It At Read's Prahran. Made in USA) on back of metal handle. Handle features diamond style pattern. Donated by Barry Wilson, Koroit 1979.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shoe button hook

Metal figurine of boy with raised racquet next to a round panel with hook. Materials: Metaltennis

David Fletcher Jones commenced his tailoring and hawking business in the 1920’s. The business expanded through the decades to become the main manufacturing employer in the city of Warrnambool. The business moved from Liebig Street around 1947 to a site in East Warrnambool which was once an old quarry. The factory which was built at “Pleasant Hill” manufactured quality clothing, initially men’s trousers, suits which expanded in later times to include ladies’ wear. A network of stores was opened throughout Australia to sell the garments. A common item linked to a significant business and personality of Warrnambool.Fletcher Jones Factory held a significant place in the economic development of the city. The Fletcher Jones Gardens remain a significant landmark in the cityBlack plastic coat hanger with metal hook. Fletcher Jones in gold lettering below the hook.warrnambool, fletcher jones, pleasant hill, fletcher jones gardens, coathanger

Metal button hook

Metal crochet hook.00 + 12handcrafts, equipment

crochet was popular craft in early 19th century and the use of a carved bone handle with its stanhope view of Melbourne Centenary Exhibition of 1888 would have been a souvenir of a very special occasion Very unusual souvenir or Melbourne's Centenary Exhibition of 1888, in form of crochet hookRemovable metal crochet hook with metal mounting and hollow carved bone handle with stanhope lens inserted. Stanhope shows image of Melbourne Centennial Exhibition 1888 with many of the exhibition hallscrochet, melbourne centenary exhibition

Part of collection of various maritime artifacts donated by Bill LibbyLarge metal hook with chain or rope link attached.hook, ship equipment

3 metal Button Hooksstawell

A 'Boutonneur' or Buttoner; is an instrument wherewith buttons are pulled through their o'er-strait holes. To use the implement on a shoe, one firmly grasped the handle, and then inserted the steel hook through the eyelet, grasping the button and pulling it through.Bone and metal button hookfootwear accessories, button hooks, boutonneurs, buttoners

These hooks were used to make 'hooked' rugs, usually as a craft or hobby. Popular in the 1970s.An example of craft tools from the mid to late 20th century.Metal hook with two-directional clip; varnished wooden handle.Letters scratched into handle "MITHI"rug hooks, rug hooking, crafts

Cotton corset, cream colour. Metal hook fastenings and rivets."Liberty"

Provenance unknownWoman's bust-bodice in white cotton. Fastens at back with ten pairs of hooks and eyes. Has metal hook on elastic hanging from left back.Satin ribbon label printed with blue ink "Venus Maiden Shape" next to fastening. Stamped inside left back in black ink "12548".costume, george evans collection