The black nylon blind cricket ball was in use since 1974 until the end of the 2002/2003 season. It was hand woven around a wire frame, with lead for weight and bottle tops for sound placed inside.1 black nylon cricket ball with metal bellsrecreation, victorian blind cricket association

This item was worn by Marjorie Burton. Marjorie Burton ( nee Whiteman), born 12 June, in Birmingham, England came to Orbost in 1995. In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. She came from a middle-class, working, church-going family. Her mother was a milliner who made manyof Marjorie’s clothes, hats and outfits. Marjorie was married in 1938 to a salesman who later became a mechanic in the R.A.F. during WW11. Nylon is a thermoplastic silky material, first used commercially in a nylon-bristled toothbrush (1938), followed more famously by women's stockings ("nylons"; 1940) after being introduced as a fabric at the 1939 New York World's Fair. It was the world's first totally man-made fibre. Nylon fabric became important as a synthetic substitute for silk in the manufacture of parachutes when silk became scarce during WWII.This item is an example of one of the first pieces of women's clothing to be made commercially using nylon fabric.A white nylon slip with lace trim at the hemline, straps and middle front. It has yellow ribbons wheer straps attach at the front and at the bottom front opening.Label sewn to inside - Made from 100% B NYLON S 1272women's-clothing underwear nylon burton-marjorie

Deaconess Hilda Fisher was Warden of the Methodist Deaconess Order of Victoria and Tasmania. She was also Chaplain of Fairfield Sanitorium and then later was appointed to Fairlea Prison for Women.Grey nylon Panama summer hat with brim. The hat has grey grosgrain ribbon with a flat side bow and grey grosgrain edging at the brim. The hat has thin elastic strap.methodist deaconess hilda fisher, deaconess hilda fisher, methodist deaconess

Leon Worth Hosiery Manufacturer Pty Ltd made nylon stockings for women from a factory in Melbourne until the business was sold 1989.A pair of unworn lady's brown bri-nylon stockings made by 'Leon Worth Pty Ltd' , in the original box.Inside Lid of box : WORTH / 60 DENIER / SATIN STRETCH DENIER / 2 / months written guarantee. On Stocking top : WORTH / SATIN S-T-R-E-T-C-H / 2 X 30 DENIER SEAMLESS / BRI / Nylon / 10 ½ - 11clothing, stockings, hosiery, leon worth pty ltd melbourne, fashion, nylon, bri-nylon, bentleigh, cheltenham, moorabbin

Nylon stockings replaced stockings made of cotton or silk during the 1940s, but were still expensive and were mended rather than discarded when they were damaged. The mending threads show popular colours during the 1940s and 50s. Vintage stocking mending thread. Lidded cardboard box containing 92 cards of five different coloured nylon mending thread for stockings. On box: "Nylon Mending /A Flosso Production/ Made in England". On inside lid : "Flosso Nylon Mending/5 latest shades/Made in England" On inside lid, in pencil: "5d each"

Ladies' gloves for formal and semi-formal wear come in three lengths for women: wrist, elbow, and opera or full-length (over the elbow, usually reaching to the biceps but sometimes to the full length of the arm). In the late 19thC and early 20thC Gloves were expected to be worn for both daytime and evening wear with most types of outfits. The most expensive gloves are custom-made of kid leather.The Box family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire and resided in 'Box Cottage' 1865 -1913 The Eldridge family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire Carol Eldridge was the Daughter in law of Alf and Avis Box, descendants of John Box 1841-1913 A pair of lady's cream, nylon, wrist length gloves with a pearl buttonALL NYLON / MADE IN ENGLAND / 7clothing, gloves, nylon, england, moorabbin, bentleigh, brighton, box elizabeth, box william, box avis, eldridge carol, early settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, box john, sheldrake martha, box alonzo

Black vinyl cover with zip. "Holy Bible B.L. Start 3791450" embossed on front in gold print. "Holy Bible Boxford" Embossed on spine. Inside contents of Holy Biblebible

Gloves worn with wedding outfit, 1963. Donor married in Scots College, HawthornCream satin nylon gloves, size 7.5Nylon Simplexcostume accessories, female

Clothing. Pale pink nylon woman;s panties with gussett and straight legs edged with 4cm embroidered nylon fabric with scalloped edge. Elasticized waist band.Tag inside side seam,''KAYSER NYLON LINGERIE 100 % NYLON SW''.costume, female underwear, woman's pale pink nylon panties

Clothing. Pale pink nylon woman's panties with gussett and elasticized legs trimmed with 2cm gathered nylon ruffle. Triangular inserts above each leg of transparent nylon fabric with printed floral pattern. Above each insert is a decorative pink bow (5cmX1cm). Elasticized waist band.Tag on side seam ''NYLON SW''costume, female underwear, woman's pale pink nylon panties

From the collection of Betty JonesCream nylon gloves; smocked design at wristDents|All nylon Made in Hong Kongcostume accessories, glove accessories

Paper backed nylon stockings in cellophane packetSutex Chiffon Mist Nylon Non Run Stretch 10.5costume accessories, female

Clothing. Pink nylon woman's panties with gussett and elasticized legs trimmed with 1.5 cm self stripe nylon fabric frill. Above each leg is a vertical insert (26 cm X 3.5 cm) of embroidered nylon fabric. Elasticized waistband. Nylon fabric has fleecy lining.Tag inside on seam, ''PLB Patolaine Lingerie of Refinement SW All Nylon''.costume, female underwear, woman's pale pink nylon panties

Red nylon, deep laced trimmed half slip or petticoat - elastic waist - straight skirt - 15cm red lace trim on hem line.Warniers 100% Nyloncostume, female underwear

Worn by the donor for a Special Occasion in 1966Black nylon, satin look gloves. Beaded on back and along wrist. Size 6.5Gloria 100% Nylon|Made in Hong Kongcostume accessories, female

Clothing. White nylon woman's panties with gusset and straight legs, trimmed with 3.5 cm pleated nylon frill below 2.5 cm. Scalloped lace across the front. Elasticized waistband.Tag on inside seam ''VICLING LINGERIE'' ''ALL NYLON'' ''SW''.costume, female underwear, white nylon woman's panties

Local girl. Margaret Ord local flower farmers. Grew up in BlackburnCream nylon self embroidered flowers on back and cuff also included packet Dents washing powder.dents all nylon made in Hong Kongcostume accessories, glove accessories

Clothing. Women's elbow length black nylon gloves.Tag inside left glove. ''80% NYLON 20% ELASTANE'', Made in England.costume accessories, female, women's black nylon gloves

New nylon stockings in original boxCheckmates. 15 Denier Nylon Sheers by Prestige. 10 51 Gauge (marked on stockings and box)

Nylon is a thermoplastic, silky material, first used commercially in a nylon-bristled toothbrush (1938), followed more famously by women's stockings ("nylons"; 1940) after being introduced as a fabric at the 1939 New York World's Fair. Nylon was intended to be a synthetic replacement for silk and substituted for it in many different products after silk became scarce during World War II. It replaced silk in military applications such as parachutes and flak vests, and was used in many types of vehicle tyres. Nylon is clear and colourless, or milky, but is easily dyed. Multi-stranded nylon cord and rope is slippery and tends to unravel. The ends can be melted and fused with a heat source such as a flame or electrode to prevent this.A wooden reel of ' BLONDAL' Nylon sewing thread 100ydsBLONDAL 100ydsmoorabbin, brighton, early settlers, pioneers, cheltenham, dressmaking, craftwork, nylon thread, blondal pty ltd

Purchased at Op Shop in Healesville for the CollectionLadies beige nylon gauntlet gloves, self embroidered and ruched at the wristFownes 7 1/2 100% nylon made in Hong Kongcostume accessories, glove accessories

Clothing. Half slip petticoat - elastic waist, peach coloured nylon. Embroidered with sprays of flowers on a band of sheer nylon inserted into the skirt of the petticoat, and a deeper band of the embroidered flowers on the hem. Main part of petticoat in 3 panels. Insert of decorative nylon.Strip of main fabric, then finish with a 12 cms deep panel at decorative nylon. Appears to have home made elastic casing, maybe modified from another garment.Label at waist band - Hanro 100% nylon - 40.costume, female, undergarments

A young boys watch with nylon strap c1950A typical watch worn by young boys in City of Moorabbin c 1950A boy's Swiss watch with nylon wrist bandwatches, clocks, moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, nylon,

Clothing. Women's above the wrist black nylon gloves.Tag inside left glove. ''Nylon Simplex Nylofit'' by Glovers, Made in Hong Kong.costume accessories, female, women's black nylon gloves

Holeproof Hosiery was a Milwaukee, Wisconsin textile firm that was founded in 1901.With extensive advertising the brand name became recognized worldwide. The business produced men's and women's hosiery, underwear, lingerie, and men's pyjamas. Holeproof Hosiery began making nylon hosiery in January 1940, starting production on 8 of its 230 machines. The hose were made of a synthetic yarn composed of derivatives of coal and iron manufactured by Du Pont. In the late 1920s, a successful hosiery manufacturer, Staley & Staley Ltd, started making ladies hosiery under licence from the Holeproof Hosiery Company in Milwaukee, USA. The company went public in 1929 and opened the first Holeproof mill at Brunswick, Victoria in 1930, becoming the first manufacturer to produce and market Australian-made self-supporting socks. During the 1930s, Holeproof revolutionised the Australian market by promoting their products as a sought-after fashion accessory. The Australian company is still in business today, owned by Pacific Brands. An unused pair of lady's nylon stockings in original box. 'Holeproof' 'For you', 'Precious' size 91/2Box Cover : For You / HOLEPROOF/ SUPERFINE EXQUISITE SHEERS Side : Precious 9 1/2 Package : 60 GUAGE / SHEER NYLON / BY / HOLEPROOF / 9 1/2 Card : Especially / For You / fromclothing, stockings, nylons, holeproof pty ltd, milwaukee usa, hosiery, fashion, melbourne, bentleigh, cheltenham moorabbin, brunswick, lingerie

Clothing. Half slip petticoat, light peach in colour, nylon half slip, trimmed at hemline with 3 cms band of lace, 12 cms band permanently pleated nylon, 8 cms band of lace. Elastic waist band.Label inside side seam: Hanro 100% Nylon. Hips 40costume, female, underwear

Clothing. White Bri - Nylon scantie, elastic waist, flared leg-line. Bri-nylon gussett, fine lace trim at leg line. Size SW. Swing ticket attached 312/388 scantie.Inside seam label. Hanro 100% Bri-nylon, Swiss Inspired SWcostume, female, underwear

One of the earlier nylon stocking from the WW2 era. Many believed they would melt off the legs if you stood too close to the fire.One of the earlier nylon stockingscostume, female footwear

Wool and nylon short sleeved spencer with V neck, finished with a wool/nylon braid stitched to the garment with a silky overlocked finish. Short sleeves with an overlocked ribbed band 2.6 cms wide at sleeve edge. A 7.5 cms ribbed band at the waistline.On ribbon at right hand side seam: Hanro 0S. 80% Wool/Nylon.costume, female underwear, spencer