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Ringwood and District Historical SocietyEquipment, "Trugrade" apple sizing ring
... "Trugrade" apple sizing ring..."Trugrade" apple sizing ring Equipment ...A device of 7 rings made by "Trugrade". Circa 1930s.Graduation from 2 inches up to 3 inches, by 1/8 inch. -
Hume City Civic CollectionEquipment - knitting needle gauge
... The knitting needle gauge was used as a guide to the needle sizes used in Britain and Australia before metric measurements were adopted for weights and measures in the mid 1970's....These holes were used as a guide to gauge the size of knitting needles. The numbers and lettering have been engraved into the metal....KNITTING / PIN SIZE / IS WIDTH / OF SLOTS...Hume City Civic Collection 44 Macedon Street Sunbury melbourne The knitting needle gauge was used as a guide to the needle sizes used in Britain and Australia before metric measurements were adopted for weights and measures in the mid 1970's. handcrafts knitting knitting gauge george evans collection KNITTING / PIN SIZE / IS WIDTH / OF SLOTS A silver metal knitting needle gauge in the shape of a bell with different sized holes in the middle numbered from 1-5 and slots around both sides numbered from 6-22. ...The knitting needle gauge was used as a guide to the needle sizes used in Britain and Australia before metric measurements were adopted for weights and measures in the mid 1970's.A silver metal knitting needle gauge in the shape of a bell with different sized holes in the middle numbered from 1-5 and slots around both sides numbered from 6-22. These holes were used as a guide to gauge the size of knitting needles. The numbers and lettering have been engraved into the metal.KNITTING / PIN SIZE / IS WIDTH / OF SLOTShandcrafts, knitting, knitting gauge, george evans collection -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageInstrument - Watch Glasses, early to mid 20th century
... The glasses in these boxes have tissue paper between them and most have a label identifying their sizes....The collection of circular, slightly domed, clear thin glasses includes different sizes to suit different watches and wristwatches. ...Protective papers with various sizes and codes...The collection of circular, slightly domed, clear thin glasses includes different sizes to suit different watches and wristwatches. ...Watches and wristwatches have a glass over the watch face to protect the internal parts, the face and the moving hands from damage. The watch glasses are made in a range of diameters and heights according to the individual watch. A jeweler usually keeps a wide range of glass sizes and sometimes different materials depending on the purpose of the watch e.g. as a fashion accessory or a robust timekeeping piece. The glasses in these boxes have tissue paper between them and most have a label identifying their sizes.These watch glasses are an example of the stock items a watchmaker or jeweler would need to have on hand to service his customer's timepieces. Today's jewelers follow this example to be able to quickly attend to their customer's needs.Three boxes of watch glasses. The collection of circular, slightly domed, clear thin glasses includes different sizes to suit different watches and wristwatches. Many of the glasses have a protective paper on them that also has a printed size. (.1) small glasses in a "Country Life" cigarette tin (.2) medium glasses in a "Jewelex" cardboard box and (.3) large glasses in an open faded blue cardboard box.Protective papers with various sizes and codesflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, jewelex, watch face, watch glasses, wristwatch glasses, clear watch glasses, jewellery, accessory, timepiece, timekeeping, early to mid 20th century -
Mont De LanceyLasts
... 2 x wooden Lasts (Adult size) with metal screws. 1 x cast iron Last (Child size) with holes in base and a removable elevated top....Wooden: Size 6 (80) Cast Iron: Size 9 D...Bootmaking tools Boot lasts Wooden: Size 6 (80) Cast Iron: Size 9 D 2 x wooden Lasts (Adult size) with metal screws. 1 x cast iron Last (Child size) with holes in base and a removable elevated top. ...Wandin Thomas Sebire JP (1867-1960) learnt boot-making as a young man. In a small workshop on his property in Sebire Avenue, Wandin he made boots for family, friends & neighbours. He also repaired boots & made other small leather articles. Bootmaking is a complex process requiring a variety of tools. The leather is cut to shape, glazed & burnished (polished) with heated irons. The pieces are stretched onto, & nailed to, a wooden last to form the boot. Once attached to the insole, the boot is finished on a metal last. Uppers are stitched with waxed thread through holes made with an awl. Heels comprise pieces nailed together & neatened with a heel shave. Metal plates, short nails or hob nails driven into the sole & heel, often in a pattern, improved durability.2 x wooden Lasts (Adult size) with metal screws. 1 x cast iron Last (Child size) with holes in base and a removable elevated top.Wooden: Size 6 (80) Cast Iron: Size 9 Dbootmaking tools, boot lasts -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Uniform - Army Great Coat, 1942 or before
... Khaki army coat size No.4...Named 'Casey" No 389 1942 size 4...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne From Mitcham RSL W.W.2 R.S.L W.W.2 Uniforms Named 'Casey" No 389 1942 size 4 Khaki army coat size No.4 Uniform Army Great Coat ...From Mitcham RSLW.W.2Khaki army coat size No.4Named 'Casey" No 389 1942 size 4r.s.l, w.w.2, uniforms -
Moorabbin Air MuseumUniform (item) - Shorts Khaki Military Size 95cm
... Shorts Khaki Military Size 95cm...A.G.C.F Vic 1989 Size:95cm 8405-66.090.0094...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne A.G.C.F Vic 1989 Size:95cm 8405-66.090.0094 Shorts Khaki Military Size 95cm Uniform Shorts Khaki Military Size 95cm ...A.G.C.F Vic 1989 Size:95cm 8405-66.090.0094 -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing, lady's leather gloves, c1900
... A pair of cream, chamois leather lady's gloves with stitch detailing on back . Size 7 ...Made in France Size 7...Size 7 Clothing, lady's leather gloves Unrecorded ...This pair of gloves was made in France and purchased by a Moorabbin residentA pair of cream, chamois leather lady's gloves with stitch detailing on back . Size 7 Made in France Size 7craftwork, sewing, gloves, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, bentleigh, mckinnon, ormond, cheltenham, personal effects, evening wear -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing, Baby's white nylon dress size 1 c1960, c1960
... A Baby's white nylon dress size 1 with machine embossed flowers, short sleeves, lace trim, plastic buttons and appliqued nylon flowers. ...Size 1...Clothing, Baby's white nylon dress size 1 c1960 Unrecorded Professional Dressmaker ...Nylon was a new synthetic material that became very popular c 1960 because it was easy care, had machine embossed decoration and required no ironing. Women in City of Moorabbin made clothes for their families while settling in the new estates opened in Ormond, Bentleigh and Moorabbin post World War 11.Nylon was a new synthetic material that became very popular c 1960 because it was easy care, had machine embossed decoration and required no ironing. A Baby's white nylon dress size 1 with machine embossed flowers, short sleeves, lace trim, plastic buttons and appliqued nylon flowers. Size 1clothing, baby clothes, nylon, dressmaking, layette, knitting,craftwork, wool, early settlers, city of moorabbin, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, post war settlers, world war 11 1939-40 sharp valma, -
Greensborough Historical SocietyCard, The British Snap, Press studs, 1950s
... Triangular card with 4 size 00 press studs...."The British Snap, guaranteed rustless, Size 00, Made in England"...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Press studs, also known as snap fasteners, used in home made clothing. press studs "The British Snap, guaranteed rustless, Size 00, Made in England" Triangular card with 4 size 00 press studs. ...Press studs, also known as snap fasteners, used in home made clothing.Triangular card with 4 size 00 press studs."The British Snap, guaranteed rustless, Size 00, Made in England"press studs -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkClothing - Fire Fighter's Overalls (CFA), c.1960s - 1970s
... A Pair of CFA Firefighter overalls, yellow in colour, Size 97R ...CFA, Stewart and Heaton Clothing manufacturer. Size 97 Regular...These CFA fire fighter's overalls were used by members of a crucial volunteer fire fighting service operating in the Emerald district since 1941. fire fighting Emerald Fire Brigade CFA CFA, Stewart and Heaton Clothing manufacturer. Size 97 Regular A Pair of CFA Firefighter overalls, yellow in colour, Size 97R Clothing Fire Fighter's Overalls (CFA) ...This pair of CFA fire fighter's overalls were donated by the Emerald Fire Brigade which was established on 14 March 1941 as the Emerald Bush Brigade. Originally its equipment was stored at Madigan's butcher's shop near the corner of Monbulk Road. The Brigade's first fire station was built around 1945. In 1966, this station was recorded as containing the fire truck and a Land rover pumper, three radio sets, 40 knapsacks, six lengths of hose, helmets, rake hoes and other hand tools. In 2010, the Brigade moved into a new purpose-built building in Monbulk Road. These beaters date from the 1960s to 1970s.These CFA fire fighter's overalls were used by members of a crucial volunteer fire fighting service operating in the Emerald district since 1941.A Pair of CFA Firefighter overalls, yellow in colour, Size 97R CFA, Stewart and Heaton Clothing manufacturer. Size 97 Regularfire fighting, emerald fire brigade, cfa -
National Wool MuseumPhotograph
... ...Sizing...Possibly some sort of size or mordant is being added to the vat in which the fabric is being dipped. ...Textile Mills - operation Wet finishing Sizing Mordanting Photograph ...Depicts a wet finishing process within a mill, c.1950s. Possibly some sort of size or mordant is being added to the vat in which the fabric is being dipped. Part of a series of photos depicting the various operations within a textile mill, all of which have been edited for publication.textile mills - operation, wet finishing, sizing, mordanting -
Greensborough Historical SocietyKnitting Needles, Unknown, Tortoise shell knitting needles, size 10, 1949c
... Tortoise shell knitting needles, size 10....Pair of knitting needles, size 10. [Tortoise shell knitting needles; size 10 were advertised in The Queensland Times 13/8/1949]...[Size] "10" inscribed on top of each needle....Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Pair of knitting needles, size 10. [Tortoise shell knitting needles; size 10 were advertised in The Queensland Times 13/8/1949] knitting needles [Size] "10" inscribed on top of each needle. ...Pair of knitting needles, size 10. [Tortoise shell knitting needles; size 10 were advertised in The Queensland Times 13/8/1949]Pair of brown plastic knitting needles with tortoiseshell pattern.[Size] "10" inscribed on top of each needle.knitting needles -
Moorabbin Air MuseumUniform (item) - RAAF Shirt Blue Short Sleeve
... RAAF shirt blue short sleeve, with two button down breast pockets, size 41....ADI 1990 Size 41 8405-66.108.0661...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne ADI 1990 Size 41 8405-66.108.0661 RAAF shirt blue short sleeve, with two button down breast pockets, size 41. ...ADI 1990 Size 41 8405-66.108.0661 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Footwear - A Pair of Men's Black Leather Flying Boots, 1962-1972
... Black leather flying boots, rubber sole, size 6-7, laces attached....Made in Australia. Size label inside boot (Faded)...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast 161 Reconnaissance Flight Flying boots Made in Australia. Size label inside boot (Faded) Black leather flying boots, rubber sole, size 6-7, laces attached. ...Black leather flying boots, rubber sole, size 6-7, laces attached.Made in Australia. Size label inside boot (Faded)161 reconnaissance flight, flying boots -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Uniform - Puttees pair, 1942
... Labels on one end. V414 1942 size Made in Australia...V414 1942 Size Made in Australia...Labels on one end. V414 1942 size Made in Australia Uniform Puttees pair ...World War 2 Army uniform of Capt. Noel Edmund Charles West. Donated by Mitcham RSL after it closed in 2013. After the war Capt West served in Japan with the 27th War Graves Unit.Pair of service green wool putees with cotton tapes. Labels on one end. V414 1942 size Made in AustraliaV414 1942 Size Made in Australiacostume, male uniform, military -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)Domestic object - Safety pins used by Dr Mitchell Henry O'Sullivan, c. 1930-1960
... The pins were supplied in sizes ranging from 0 to 6 - the pins catalogued here are sizes 4,5, and 6. ...Three nickel plated safety pins (.1 - .3) of differing sizes. .1 is size 4, .2 is size 5, and .3 is size 6....Three nickel plated safety pins (.1 - .3) of differing sizes. .1 is size 4, .2 is size 5, and .3 is size 6. ...These type of safety pins were commonly used in hospitals between 1930- 1960. Pins such as these were advertised for sale as "Hospital and Sick Room Sundries" and were generally supplied in boxes of 12 dozen (144). The pins were supplied in sizes ranging from 0 to 6 - the pins catalogued here are sizes 4,5, and 6. Dr Mitchell Henry O'Sullivan worked in the Victorian country town of Casterton as a general practitioner from 1919 until his death in 1977. He also practiced obstetrics. His son, Dr David More O'Sullivan donated his obstetric bag and its contents to the College in 1999. The bag and contents are a unique time capsule of the type of instruments and pharmaceuticals used in the inter-war period.Three nickel plated safety pins (.1 - .3) of differing sizes. .1 is size 4, .2 is size 5, and .3 is size 6. -
Coal Creek Community Park & MuseumBradley's Bowler Hat, Bradleys
... Black bowler hat, Bradley's Size 7...Bradley's Fit and Comfort, (Size) 7 All fur, British Made F.K.6...Bradley's Fit and Comfort, (Size) 7 All fur, British Made F.K.6 Black bowler hat, Bradley's Size 7 Bradley's Bowler Hat Bradleys ...Black bowler hat, Bradley's Size 7Bradley's Fit and Comfort, (Size) 7 All fur, British Made F.K.6 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Accessory - Press Studs, Snap Studs
... Cream card with red and black graphics and lettering with 6 'snap studs' Size 1...Snap fast British snap stud - size 1 Actual sizes stocked in Nos 000, 00, 0, 1, 2, -. ...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne domestic items sewing costume accessories haberdashery Snap fast British snap stud - size 1 Actual sizes stocked in Nos 000, 00, 0, 1, 2, -. ...Cream card with red and black graphics and lettering with 6 'snap studs' Size 1Snap fast British snap stud - size 1 Actual sizes stocked in Nos 000, 00, 0, 1, 2, -. Guaranteed Rustless Made In England.domestic items, sewing, costume accessories, haberdashery -
Melbourne Tram MuseumUniform - 101.9 Fox FM jacket, Dory's Exclusive Leather, 1992
... Medium size jacket, leather and swede, polyester lining, press studs with embroidered FOX on front and back....Markings on jacket "Dory's" size labels, "Made in Australia"...Fox FM tram 237 A class Uniforms Markings on jacket "Dory's" size labels, "Made in Australia" Medium size jacket, leather and swede, polyester lining, press studs with embroidered FOX on front and back. ...Jacket used on Fox FM radio tram, A class 237 during 1992 - see item 2798 for associated documents. Only 9 produced.Demonstrates a jacket produced by Fox FM for their "Black Thunder" Tram advertising the radio station during 1992.Medium size jacket, leather and swede, polyester lining, press studs with embroidered FOX on front and back.Markings on jacket "Dory's" size labels, "Made in Australia"fox fm, tram 237, a class, uniforms -
Orbost & District Historical Societybrassiere, La Mode, c. 1930s-1940s
... A brassiere of apricot / pink cotton fabric with metal suspender clips around the bottom and 18 small metal clasps down the back. Size 42. ...La Mode (manufacturer) Size 42...Size 42. brassiere La Mode ...Belonged to Marjorie McKeown (need Ford)A brassiere of apricot / pink cotton fabric with metal suspender clips around the bottom and 18 small metal clasps down the back. Size 42. La Mode (manufacturer) Size 42womens-corsetry womens-undergarments fashion -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Footwear - Shoes, 1930s
... 1 pair cone suede heeled shoes size 3. Right shoe has a rectangle metal cream buckle. ...3 size...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Used by donor's mother (1926 - 2015) who lived in Camberwell and Box Hill from the 1950's costume female footwear 3 size 1 pair cone suede heeled shoes size 3. ...Used by donor's mother (1926 - 2015) who lived in Camberwell and Box Hill from the 1950's1 pair cone suede heeled shoes size 3. Right shoe has a rectangle metal cream buckle. Left shoe has buckle missing Leather sole and heel with leather and cotton lining Above buckle is a pointed feature3 sizecostume, female footwear -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Domestic object - Simplicity Sewing Pattern No. 9957, Simplicity Patterns. Auckland, NZ, C 1972
... C 1970's - Simplicity Sewing Pattern No. 9957 size 12 - Flared skirt pattern - cut on bias - 2 skirt lengths - Patten for contour belt...Various, size, price, fabric requirements ...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne - Example of 1970's fashion - Example of domestic dressmaking patterns Domestic dressmaking Dressmaking pattern Various, size, price, fabric requirements C 1970's - Simplicity Sewing Pattern No. 9957 size 12 - Flared skirt pattern - cut on bias - 2 skirt lengths - Patten for contour belt Domestic object Simplicity Sewing Pattern No. 9957 Simplicity Patterns. ...- Example of 1970's fashion - Example of domestic dressmaking patternsC 1970's - Simplicity Sewing Pattern No. 9957 size 12 - Flared skirt pattern - cut on bias - 2 skirt lengths - Patten for contour beltVarious, size, price, fabric requirements domestic dressmaking, dressmaking pattern -
Bendigo Military MuseumFootwear - BOOTS, ARMY, Redback, c.2015
... Light Tan Army Boots with built in flex pads on side. Size 290/100. Black re-inforced Rubber soles. ...Size on bottom 290/100...Size 290/100. Black re-inforced Rubber soles. ...Combat boots issued to Army Personnel.Light Tan Army Boots with built in flex pads on side. Size 290/100. Black re-inforced Rubber soles. Lace up and ankle high. A little scuffed and puckered at toes.Size on bottom 290/100army boots, uniform -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaDomestic Object - Semco Apron Captain Cook's Cottage, 1930's
... Stamped linen apron pattern, with design of Captain Cook's cottage - circa 1930. Labelled Large Size, ladies apron, Fautley's No. 1423. Not worked....Fautley's No. 1423 Large size ladies apron...Labelled Large Size, ladies apron, Fautley's No. 1423. Not worked. ...Donor, Mr Graham White, found it among his grandmother's things when she died in 1973, aged in the 90's.Stamped linen apron pattern, with design of Captain Cook's cottage - circa 1930. Labelled Large Size, ladies apron, Fautley's No. 1423. Not worked.Fautley's No. 1423 Large size ladies apronembroidery, 1920-40, australia, kits, aprons -
Stanley Athenaeum & Public RoomFunctional object - Stamp Pad, Stamp Pad - newer
... Purple & white tin container with ink pad. self-inking pad. Size 0 - more contempory...Size 0 'Acme' Self inking stamp pad. Made in Australia....Stanley Athenaeum & Public Room Main Street Stanley high-country Size 0 'Acme' Self inking stamp pad. Made in Australia. ...Purple & white tin container with ink pad. self-inking pad. Size 0 - more contemporySize 0 'Acme' Self inking stamp pad. Made in Australia. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Craft - Packet of 6 sewing needles
... Flora Macdonald needle in packet of 6 size 10 needles....Crewel the Flora Macdonald needle packet size 10. Made in England. Abel Monalds celebrated needles....Flora Macdonald needle in packet of 6 size 10 needles. Craft Packet of 6 sewing needles. ...Flora Macdonald needle in packet of 6 size 10 needles.Crewel the Flora Macdonald needle packet size 10. Made in England. Abel Monalds celebrated needles.needles, sewing, mending -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing - Clothing, lady's stockings 'Fiesta', c1990
... An unused pair of lady's nylon stockings 'Fiesta' 15 Denier plain heel, Mantilla Size 9 in box...Box Cover ; 15 DENIER / Fiesta / PLAIN HEEL Side; Mantilla Size 9 Plastic packet ; "Fiesta " / COLOR-GENIC / NYLONS / 15 DENIER / NYLONS / SIZE 9...To this day, it remains the number one choice throughout it’s extensive styles for all types of dance, stage and physical legwear. 37A Richard Street, Hindmarsh SA 5007 clothing stockings nylons hosiery melbourne bentleigh cheltenham moorabbin burnside south australia fiesta pty ltd lingerie fashion Box Cover ; 15 DENIER / Fiesta / PLAIN HEEL Side; Mantilla Size 9 Plastic packet ; "Fiesta " / COLOR-GENIC / NYLONS / 15 DENIER / NYLONS / SIZE 9 An unused pair of lady's nylon stockings 'Fiesta' 15 Denier plain heel, Mantilla Size 9 in box Clothing Clothing, lady's stockings 'Fiesta' Fiesta Legwear Pty Ltd ...Enerjee Australia (1987) Pty Ltd is a private company categorized underWholesale Women's Apparel and located in Burnside, SA, Australia. was established in 1987 . Fiesta Legwear, is Australia’s leading supplier of quality legwear for all types of dance. Since 1985 Fiesta Legwear has remained an Australian owned company, with a focus on providing fashionable legwear that will enhance every dancer’s experience. Our vision has always been to provide the very best legwear, offering exceptional quality, unrivalled service, and true value for money. The company was founded on the original Gloss/Shimmer tight, which quickly became the dominant brand in the country. To this day, it remains the number one choice throughout it’s extensive styles for all types of dance, stage and physical legwear. 37A Richard Street, Hindmarsh SA 5007 An unused pair of lady's nylon stockings 'Fiesta' 15 Denier plain heel, Mantilla Size 9 in boxBox Cover ; 15 DENIER / Fiesta / PLAIN HEEL Side; Mantilla Size 9 Plastic packet ; "Fiesta " / COLOR-GENIC / NYLONS / 15 DENIER / NYLONS / SIZE 9clothing, stockings, nylons, hosiery, melbourne, bentleigh, cheltenham moorabbin, burnside south australia, fiesta pty ltd, lingerie, fashion -
Moorabbin Air MuseumUniform (item) - RAAF Utility Shirt Blue Long Sleeve Complete With Matching Pants
... RAAF utility shirt blue long sleeve complete with matching pants, size 94R.With name patch "WEBB' and Flying Officer rank epaulette....Pants labelled with size 94R, A.G.C.F Vic 1987...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Pants labelled with size 94R, A.G.C.F Vic 1987 RAAF utility shirt blue long sleeve complete with matching pants, size 94R.With name patch "WEBB' and Flying Officer rank epaulette. ...Pants labelled with size 94R, A.G.C.F Vic 1987 -
Greensborough Historical SocietyShoe last, Cast iron shoe last, 1930s
... They come in various sizes depending on the shoe size....Triple last (three shoe sizes), cast iron...They come in various sizes depending on the shoe size. shoe lasts shoe making bootmakers tools Triple last (three shoe sizes), cast iron Cast iron shoe last Shoe last ...Shoe lasts were used by shoe and boot repairers to steady the shoe while working on it. They come in various sizes depending on the shoe size.Triple last (three shoe sizes), cast ironshoe lasts, shoe making, bootmakers tools -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing - Clothing, lady's stockings "Holeproof', mid 20thC
... 'Holeproof' 'Truly Yours' Candlelight, size 10...Box Cover: Truly Yours / by / Holeproof Side Holeproof 'Candlelight' Size 10...'Holeproof' 'Truly Yours' Candlelight, size 10 Clothing Clothing, lady's stockings "Holeproof' Holeproof Hosiery Pty Ltd ...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. A unused pair of lady's silk stockings in original box. 'Holeproof' 'Truly Yours' Candlelight, size 10Box Cover: Truly Yours / by / Holeproof Side Holeproof 'Candlelight' Size 10clothing, stockings, nylons, holeproof hosiery pty ltd, lingerie, melbourne, bentleigh, cheltenham moorabbin, brunswick milwaukee usa, wisconsin
