Presented to Cecil John Wilson Gillan WWI. From Caulfield Mayoral Patriotic Fund in appreciation to a Caulfield Soldier. It was donated by the son in law of Cecil John Wilson Gillam.Presented to a WWI veteranLeather zippered case is a comforts package from the Caulfield Mayoral Patriotic Fund to a 'Caulfield Soldier.' Inside were two cylindrical containers with lids and a shaving brush, a rectangular lidded container containing soap. Inside is lined. There are four pieces missing. Inside is lined with striped plastic. It was used by Cecil John Wilson Gillan. Materials: Bakelite/Plastic (Containers); Leather (Case); Metal and Cotton (Zip).Gold writing. To a Caulfield Soldier as a token of appreciation from Caulfield Mayoral Patriotic Fund.military history, army, personal effects, containers

Xylonite yellow hair comb with half narrow spaced teeth and half wide spaced teethtoilet requisites, hairdressing, comb, personal, bathroom

The mid 1900's provided the start of "the body beautiful" revolution. The cosmetic industry, with the help of quasi scientific selling advertising slant targeted those "customers" that needed the "extra care" factor that only their product could offer. At this period in time their advertising power was based on in store, radio and newspaper media channels with saturation levels relatively low. In the later years of the 1900's saturation levels and a wider range of products and increased competition further increased the product saturation levels available to the buying residents. With the introduction of television the advertisements become more elaborate and "catchy" words, phrases and comedy type situations helped boost the advertising "pitch" and subliminal undertones to effective levels required for a highly competitive health related market place. 'sellingThis subliminally,"medically" endorsed product was one of many during the great "spin" revolution of product marketing and selling. This item is significant in that it demonstrates that greater infusion of product awareness throughout rural areas was highly successful through a greater variety of advertising media. It also demonstrates that in a highly competitive marketplace there are no physical boundaries that impinge upon the distribution of products and services. The rural sector is a highly lucrative region for any product that helps protect the body from all the "nasty's" that become more noticeable in a rural environment. This rectangular box which had contained cuticle soap is constructed from cardboard and reinforced by a black nylon impregnated sheeting. This impregnation was required to keep the box from soaking up any water from the user's hands. The top section of the box(lid) has and in large print "KELSEY'S" top line followed by "CUTICLE" off to the right and underneath and to the right "SOAP". Below this and in smaller print is "MEDICINALLY..." below this and in smaller print "EMOLLIENT AND REFRESHING, REDOLENT, CLEANSES, CURES, PRESERVES, PURIFIES." and last line underneath "SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR TENDER SKIN" On each of the sides of the top lid are, side 1 "INVALUABLE FOR THE NURSERY." underneath in smaller print "JOHN M. KELSEY CO." to the left of this and on a green backed highlighter "No. 1744 - Guaranteed under Pure Food Act, 1908, N.S.W. by John M. Kelsey Co. - No. 1744. Melbourne, Victoria." On the right side and in large print "KELSEY'S CUTICLE SOAP" on the next side and also a similar sign on the opposite side "SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR TENDER SKIN." below this "JOHN M. KELSEY CO." "Registered" and on the other long side in large print "SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR TENDER SKIN" underneath in smaller print JOHN M. KELSEY CO. Registered"specialised soap, toilet requisites, nursery health., bathroom, domestic

Item belonged to the Munro family who came from Scotland to Orbost in 1841.This item is an example of an early household sanitary item. The Munro faamily were early Orbost settlers.Light blue metal bedpan, Dark blue dging and has spout at back for waste removal.bedpan toilet-requisites sanitary

belonged to Dorothy Meaghers' motherdonated by Ray Meagher who was a councillor 1972-1979. He was also chairman of works committee 1974-76, and Mayor of Nunawading 1976-77. Rays' wife Dorothy was on lake committee and supported the extension of the lake reserve. Ray was also a local builderA Man's dressing table set comprising - .1 rectangular cream coloured tray .2 oval shaped hand mirror with handle, coloured cream .3 narrow oblong cream coloured brush .4 oblong cream brush .5 rounded square cream powder container with raised bump on each side .6 lid for powder container with raised bumps on each side square shape . 8 round pink coloured powder puff, dark pink. .9 round pink coloured powder puff, light pink. .10 round circle of nylon mesh. on cream container 'made in England'personal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics

Item used for to contain water and shaving soap for the removal of hair by razorCHINA SHAVING MUG WITH FLORAL DESIGN.local history, toilet requisites, shaving

CHAMOIS LEATHER FINGER NAIL BUFFER, WITH TORTOISESHELL TOP AND HANDLElocal history, toilet requisites, manicure,

Round box face powder - Ashes of Roses with red rose in vase on lid.personal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics

Book of face powder sheets. (Precursor of paper tissues?)'Lehcaresor' Papier Poudrepersonal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics

Round box used for face powderpersonal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics

A 21st birthday gift to Donor's husband in 1959Men's razor - GiltCharmant International Made in Japanpersonal effects-toilet requisites, shaving

Black Hair clippersonal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing

Tortoiseshell hair comb used for decorating hair. Decorative top with 6 long prongs.personal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing

Belonged to a friend of the donorUsed for styling and perming ladies hair in a style which was a very popular. A popular form of hairdressing.Four rollers - One of blue square mesh in plastic. One of aqua criss cross mesh with spikes in plastic. Two grey plastic solid rollers suitable for perms with cream rubber stretch holding strip.personal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing

Three hair nets in their original packets. Two are in green packets with orange printing and a black silhouette of a womans head on the left hand side. One is Shade 2 Dark Brown; Black one is Shade 3 - Grey and White Hair; the third net is in a cream envelope with photo of woman's head and hair. The 'Ideal' cap net - mid brown.personal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing

Presented to Lance Corporal Rahman, on deployment to East Timor April-October 2000 from collection at Mitcham R.S.L. Sub BranchDark grey cardboard box containing: .2 wet ones, .3 schick ultra plus shaver blades pack, .4 Mitcham deodorant pack,.5, .6 Johnson's cotton buds, .7 & .8 shaving soap stick, .9 Colgate tooth brush, .10 Colgate total toothpaste, .11 & .12 Palmolive soap, .13 & .14 Cashmere Bouquet soap, .15 Green plastic nail brush, .16 black plastic comb, .17 shaving brush, .18 lip balm, .19 Colgate dental ribbon, .20 chrome nail clippers, .21 White small towel.Defence personal items packDefence personal items pack. Male NSN 8465 66 145 6306personal effects, travel goods, uniforms, army, personal effects-toilet requisites, shaving

Two boxes of face powder.Pour La Beaute De Dames.personal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics

Belonged to Lily TaylorSteel curling tongs, one centimetre diameter.personal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing

Gift given to Harold Merrett by Lillian Merritt both of 21 Donald Road Burwood to commemorate their 20th wedding anniversary.Oblong Genuine calf toilet case with zip for closure. Fitted with ten male shaving and Toilet accessories.Rodex Genuine Calf.personal effects-toilet requisites, shaving

Small bottle with metal stopper - used for perfume.White Roseglass technology, bottles, personal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics

A device made up of a large loop of black elastic with seven steel strips. Designed to sit across the head pushing hair into series of waves held in place by loops of elastic under ears.costume accessories, hair accessories, personal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing

Huon pine container holding glass phial of perfumepersonal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics, personal effects, containers

Two wooden blocks of wood joined with hinge to open out flat end to end. Blocks are lined with leather tacked to sides. A wooden fastener holds blocks together when folded.Razors are sharpened by honing razor on the leather.personal effects-toilet requisites, shaving

Two bands of leather joined at both ends with a leather strip secured to a metal band. One end has two metal hooks, the other end has a leather handle.Genuine Horse Hidepersonal effects-toilet requisites, shaving

Cream celluloid' Zylonite' shaving companion. It consists of an adjustable round mirror supported on a rod and standing on a round shaped bowl with a lid on top with a round hole in which a shaving brush was inserted. The bowl probably had a bowl insert to hold hot water.personal effects-toilet requisites, shaving