This tape measure is designed to indicate measurements by feel. The 150cm tape is marked by small eyelets at every cm, medium eyelets at 5 cm and two eyelets at every 10cm. 1 white measuring tape with black markings and numbers including tactile raised eyeletsassistive devices, recreation

Prior to the development of standardized tape measures, tapes such as these were marked by hand. Hand carved ivory tape measure with faded blue silk ribbon hand marked. Decorative ivory spindle to rewind the tape. tape measure, ivory

Prior to the development of standardized tape measures, tapes such as these were marked by hand. The popularity of Tunbridge ware in the first half of the 19th century is closely connected with the enthusiasm of Royalty and fashionable society for taking the sea waters at Brighton, causing a growth in visitor numbers and the production of souvenirs Tunbridge stickware products were very popular in the 1840's to 1860's. This tape measure demonstrates the wood working technique and was produced as a tape measure in that era.Small cylindrical Tunbridge ware tape measure holder. Lid of inlaid mosaic timbers, body of grained timber with slit to allow red silk tape measure through. Tape marked in inchesTape measurements are in inchestape measure, tunbridge stickware

Glass bottle with attached phallic shaped measuring device. Attached label to the bottle states that this was used by a physiotherapist and provides a reference for the bottle: RNIB 9448. The Royal National Institute for the Blind did sell materials around the world, and this item could have been ordered from them. royal victorian institute for the blind, equipment

A tape measure which marks the death of Prince Albert in 1861 and its spring activated retractor was an important new development replacing spindles or handles to rewind the tapeA souvenir of the Prince Consort's death. Its construct demonstrates new technologies of photography, thinner glass and a the spring activated retractorWooden cylindrical tape measure holder in the form of a fishing reel. Brass winding handle. Cotton tape measured in inches 0-36in. Brass pull ring.tape measure, prince albert's death

This measuring container would have been used by chemists, doctors and nurses to accurately measure a tablespoonful of medicine or other liquid or substance equivalent to half an ounce in weight. It could also have been used in households for the same purpose. It would have been in use in the 19th century and perhaps the first six decades of the 20th century. Today glass or plastic containers would be used. This container, although damaged, is of interest as an example of the type of measuring container used by chemists and doctors in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It has no known local provenance but will be useful for display. This is a cream-coloured ceramic medicine measuring container. It will hold half an ounce or a tablespoonful. It is circular in shape, tapering down from the top to the bottom. It has a rim at the top which is cracked and partly broken away. ‘½ oz. To Lower Rim (a tablespoonful)’ chemists in warrnambool, history of warrnambool, medical aids, ceramic medicine glass

Prior to the development of standardized tape measures, tapes such as these were marked by hand. Represents the sewing tools of the era and the prevalence of them as souvenirsTape measure in a rectangular mother of pearl box. Five sides are mother of pearl veneer. Base covered with paper. Brass handle on front to wind the pale blue tape which is hand marked in inches (1-18, 27,36). End of tape stitched over tiny wooden rod. Souvenir. tape measure, mother of pearl

Rare advertising tape measure for Wright & Neil's Melbourne Drapery Store (?1894-1911) whose premises were purchased in 1911 by Myers Ltd This was donated to the Embroiderers Guild by descendants of the Leviny family of Castlemaine. Ernest Leviny was a significant goldsmith and jeweller in the young colony, his single daughters lived in the family home "Buda' and were very creative artists in many art forms. Rare advertising tape measure for Wright & Neil's Melbourne Drapery Store (?1894-1911) This was donated to the Embroiderers Guild by descendants of the Leviny family of Castlemaine, an imortant artisitic family of VictoriaRound metal silver coloured spring loaded tape measure. Tape is marked in inches in blue. Metal ring pull. Yellow labels front and versoWRIGHT & NEIL'S, 314-320 BOURKE ST, MELBOURNE. (VERSO) FOR FAMOUS DAINTY W&N WHITE UNDERCLOTHINGtape measure, melbourne drapers, levinhy family, wright & neil's

Part of the Till collection NA4003Advanced Modern Cutting to Measure of Exclusive Lingeriebooks, fashion

The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. This object is a scoop for measuring tea leaves, also known as a tea caddy spoon. It was manufactured in Melbourne, Australia by Stokes & Sons. Stokes & Sons was established in 1856 by Thomas William Stokes, a die-sinker from Birmingham, England. It was likely manufactured in the early twentieth-century. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history, social history, and women’s history.A small metal tea caddy, or tea measure, with an engraved clock face on the scoop showing the time as 4 o'clock. On the reverse of the scoop a makers mark lists place of manufacture as Australia, and lists a registration number. "MADE IN AUSTRALIA REG NO 15733"tea, teaware, tea caddy, kitchenware, social history

Timber poles with gauges to measure river height.Black and white photo of a bush setting with a tall timber pole which has been cleared around.water

Timber poles with gauges to measure river height.Black and white photo of two timber poles with measurements attached. Bush setting beside a water body.water

Decorative ivory needlework tools were prized possessions. The style of decoration is similar to and maybe one of the Indian ivory sewing tools produced in Vizagapatam, East India Company factory.Exemplifies the hot needle decoration of madras work created in early 19th century in India and then copied in EnglandIvory tape measure holder. mushroom shape, decorated with black incised border of interlocking circles with matching central motif. Body of case is decorated with 27 parallel lines and a vertical slit to allow tape to pass. Base has a cogged edging. Top is decorated with black border of interlocking circles with matching central motif. (Hot needle decoration)tape measure, ivory

Commemorating Prince Albert's death, while also showing technological advances of thinner glass and the spring activated retractor rewinding the tape. Tools made to commemorate events such as the Prince's death are valuable for providing the date and social events of the time. Tools with known dates are important for marking the history of the tool, its technology and the times.Circular brass tape measure cover commemorating 1861 death of Prince Albert. Portrait on front, Inscription on back. Both front and back glass covered. Spring rewind mechanism. Narrow cotton tape, End pull and first 1/4 missing.In memory of His Royal Highness Albert, Prince Consort, Duke of Saxony, Etc Etc. Within outer circle band "Born August 26, 1819. Died December 14, 1861.' On side next to opening: :"3 ft Patent' prince albert, tape measure

A retractable tape measure inside a cream disc. On the front of the tape measure is a round red sticker. In the middle of the sticker is a red button for retracting tape measure. Eyelets are placed at every number between 0 and 10, then at 10 centimeter intervals. 1 white measuring tape with red markings and numbers including tactile raised eyelets inside cream round containerRotary 1.5 Futuba Measureassistive devices, rotary

These measures were used for establishing standards and testing of Imperial Liquids and were used in the 19th & 20th centuriesused by commerce and retailing to establish standards.Set of seven standard imperial liquid measures,made of brass,in a wooden box, comprising 1/2 Gill, 1/2 Gallon, 1 Gill,1/2 Pint, 1 Pint & 1 Gill.Each piece stamped with measures. weights and measures, potter j d london united kingdom

This stock measurer would have been used on a farm during the first half of the 20th century. A similar item with decimal measurements may perhaps be used today though mechanized weighing machines are now available. This stock tape measure has no known local significance but it is an interesting item and has its place in the history of agriculture in the district. It will be useful for display. This is a glassfibre measuring tape (imperial measure) in a circular brass holder. The tape has a metal clip at the end. The tape is yellow on one side (measuring weight of pigs) and red on the other side (measuring weight of cattle). The holder has a winding mechanism on the top attached by a brass screw. There is a knob on the winder to hold while turning the winder to bring out the tape to the measurement required and to retract it back into the holder. The holder has a black ridged pattern around the sides. The maker’s marks are etched into the back of the container and printed on the tape. ‘We –Bo’ ‘Comb Maal” On tape: ‘We-Bo Made in Denmark’ ‘Live weight of pigs in lbs in relation to chest-measure in inches’ ‘Live weight of cattle in lbs in relation to chest-measure in inches’ stock tape measure, history of warrnambool, agricultural history

communism, 1966, seato, communist invasion

Used by Harry Nicholls in Buninyong from 1920s. Round leather case with winding handle in centre of side. The two sides have sewn join. Not in working order. '6YTT HN' scratched on leather casing and handle. tape measures, measuring, woodwork

Small Medicine Glass with Table/ Desert/ Tea MeasureEmbossed Print: W.E. Kernot Chemist Stawell Table Dessert Tea (Measure)stawell

The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. This item is a Nestlé Lactogen baby formula measuring scoop used in the preparation of formula for bottle feeding. It was used by Ilma Margaret Ernestine Haeusler (née Tasker, b.1900 in Tallangatta) to feed her son Alfred who was born in 1922. Ilma died in childbirth in 1928. This measuring spoon is one of several objects in the Haeusler Collection concerning early childhood that provide insight into family and home life in early twentieth century Wodonga. The first fully artificial infant milk formula, Farine Lactee, was developed in the 1860s. Companies continued to attempt to develop synthetic formulas which nutritionally replicated human breast milk in the decades that followed. Nestlé began producing Lactogen in 1921. It was marketed to women as a nutritionally superior substitute for breast milk, and as a nutritional supplement for breast feeding mothers. From the 1920s, when the Haeusler Collection measure was produced and used, Nestlé employed nurses in major Australian cities to promote Lactogen and its supposed health benefits to new mothers. They also used print advertisements to offer free product samples and instruction booklets advising on pregnancy and infant care for the same purpose. Nestlé was formed in 1905 by the merger of the Anglo-Swiss Milk Company, established in 1866 by brothers George and Charles Page, and Farine Lactée Henri Nestlé, founded in 1866 by Henri Nestlé. The company grew significantly during the First World War and again following the Second World War, expanding its offerings beyond its early condensed milk and infant formula products. In the twenty-first century, Nestlé has faced criticism and boycotts over its decision to market baby formula as an alternative to breastfeeding in developing countries. The adoption of bottle feeding in countries without access to clean water and sanitation infrastructure has contributed to high infant mortality rates. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history, social history, and women’s history.Silver toned alloy measuring spoon for Lactogen infant formula, produced by food and drink manufacturing company Nestlé. Embossed with the Lactogen brand name, and teaspoon and tablespoon measurements. "LACTOGEN MEASURE" on central handle/"TABLESPOON" on large inner scoop/"TEASPOON" on small inner scoopchildren, babies, household, domestic, motherhood, family, kitchen

These dressmaker hem measures were widely used universally from the mid-nineteenth century both commercially and domestically. They were used to enable the dressmaker to carefully measure and height of a hemline to ensure they were even. This implement became particularly important with changing fashions which saw the rising hemlines. The measure could also be used when completing home furnishing tasks check regular and even length of curtains. The Dean Tape Measure company was started by Edward Dean in 1850. He started working with his father who was a carpenter making builder's measures and then became a "measure maker". The company was taken over by Stanley in the 1980s. The production of Dean brand tape measures ceased in 1989.These items are significant because they were widely used for domestic and commercial use from the 1850s onwards.Three measures on varying size bases. The two measures with circular bases include a pin cushion or receptacle for pins. The measure on the rectangular base has been home-made.On tape - DEAN - MADE IN ENGLANDdean tape measures, dressmaking tools, hem measurements

Clever way of explaining the daily feeding of a horse.Wooden board with two containers showing measures of horse feed.HORSE FEED / Typical feed for 15 hand horse / large tin holds one pound (450g) of / chaff. Small tin holds one pound (450g) / of oats. / Horses were fed at 8 a.m., 5 p.m. and / 8 p.m. At 6 a.m., 3 p.m.and 10 p.m. horses were fed 1&1/2 pounds (680g) / of hay.military, horse, feed, measure

Tape measure was donated by donor's niece. It had belonged to her uncle Philip BennetSilver tape measure by Turner, Lufkin and Mezurall. Retractable. Imperial measure.Turner, Lufkinhandcrafts, dressmaking, buildings, fittings

The Orsat was returned to the Historical Collection by Len Taylor, former staff member of SMB. For a period of time it was with Gary Price who rebuilt the Orsat to working order. Gary used a similar apparatus at Sidchrome and Ballarat Heat Treatment Pty. The Orsat apparatus is used to measure volumes of Carbon Dioxide, Oxygen, and Carbon Monoxide within a fixed volume of a sample of gas.Timber box with lift up front revealing a number of valves, pressure measure and glass container of red liquid attached to hose. Gas analysis apparatusorsat, len taylor, gary price, carbon dioxide, oxygen, carbon monoxide, gas, measure, apparatus