Showing 43 items matching "tortoiseshell"
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Mont De LanceyAccessory - Large Cream Glomesh Handbag
... Popular Glomesh style handbag distinctive of the 1960s. The tortoiseshell style plastic decoration on the frame add a unique look and may be Lucite plastic....Large 1960s cream Glomesh frame Handbag with mesh metal handle and tortoiseshell style plastic decoration on frame. ...Large 1960s cream Glomesh frame Handbag with mesh metal handle and tortoiseshell style plastic decoration on frame. ...Popular Glomesh style handbag distinctive of the 1960s. The tortoiseshell style plastic decoration on the frame add a unique look and may be Lucite plastic.Large 1960s cream Glomesh frame Handbag with mesh metal handle and tortoiseshell style plastic decoration on frame. White satin lining 1 zipped compartment and 1 pocket. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumFunctional object - Buttons, Approx.1940's
... ...tortoiseshell...Six diamond-shaped buttons made from tortoiseshell from New Guinea|diamond-shaped...Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray Made by Internee Karl Kirsch at Camp 3 for his wife Babette.1943-1946 kirsch karl babette accessories tortoiseshell buttons camp 3 tatura internees costume Six diamond-shaped buttons made from tortoiseshell from New Guinea|diamond-shaped Functional object Buttons ...Made by Internee Karl Kirsch at Camp 3 for his wife Babette.1943-1946Six diamond-shaped buttons made from tortoiseshell from New Guinea|diamond-shapedkirsch, karl, babette, accessories, tortoiseshell, buttons, camp 3, tatura, internees, costume -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Accessory - Manicure set, not known
... Oval tortoiseshell case containing four manicure tools with tortoiseshell handles. ...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Purchased by committee member to add to the collection of personal effects personal effects-toilet requisites manicure Oval tortoiseshell case containing four manicure tools with tortoiseshell handles. ...Purchased by committee member to add to the collection of personal effectsOval tortoiseshell case containing four manicure tools with tortoiseshell handles. Case is made of woodpersonal effects-toilet requisites, manicure -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Shoe Horn
... Tortoiseshell shoe horn...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne COSTUME ACCESSORIES Footwear Accessories Tortoiseshell shoe horn Shoe Horn ...Tortoiseshell shoe horncostume accessories, footwear accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Leisure object - Doll's Mirror
... Doll's mirror encased in tortoiseshell...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne toys dolls' accessories Doll's mirror encased in tortoiseshell Leisure object Doll's Mirror ...Doll's mirror encased in tortoiseshelltoys, dolls' accessories -
Orbost & District Historical Societyhair slide, early 20th century
... Tortoiseshell hair slide with diamantes along the top....It is associated with the Temple family. hair-accessories combs hair-slides temple-george tortoiseshell Tortoiseshell hair slide with diamantes along the top. hair slide ...From the Temple estate. George Temple (1832-1918) started Temple's Store opposite the Post Office and packed stores to Bendoc. This item is an example of a hair accessory commonly worn by women in the early 20th century. It is associated with the Temple family.Tortoiseshell hair slide with diamantes along the top.hair-accessories combs hair-slides temple-george tortoiseshell -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Functional object - Knitting Needles
... A pair of Patons No 10 Tortoiseshell knitting needles...She lived in Whitehorse Rd - they had a small orchard, almost on the corner of Springvale Rd. handcrafts knitting A pair of Patons No 10 Tortoiseshell knitting needles Functional object Knitting Needles ...From donor's grandmother Mrs J Adams. She lived in Whitehorse Rd - they had a small orchard, almost on the corner of Springvale Rd.A pair of Patons No 10 Tortoiseshell knitting needleshandcrafts, knitting -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Accessory - Comb, 7/03/1997 12:00:00 AM
... Ornamental tortoiseshell comb with large flower in centre....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne personal effects-toilet requisites hairdressing Ornamental tortoiseshell comb with large flower in centre. ...Ornamental tortoiseshell comb with large flower in centre.personal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Tool - Finger Guard
... Tortoiseshell Finger Guard used like a thimble...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne handcrafts equipment needlework Tortoiseshell Finger Guard used like a thimble Tool Finger Guard ...Tortoiseshell Finger Guard used like a thimblehandcrafts, equipment, needlework -
Mont De LanceySpectacles
... 1 pair of tortoiseshell, round reading glasses...Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges Spectacles 1 pair of tortoiseshell, round reading glasses Spectacles ...1 pair of tortoiseshell, round reading glassesspectacles -
Mont De LanceyDomestic object - Razor, EKS Gold Krone, Early 20th Century
... A vintage Gold steel Krone 1400 Bonsa Cut Throat Shaving Razor with a tortoiseshell type plastic handle with a diamond shape symbol in gold lettering with EKS in the middle and a crown on the top. ...On the tortoiseshell plastic handle is a 'diamond shape symbol in gold lettering with EKS in the middle and a crown on the top'. ...Cut throat razors Shaving equipment Shavers Barbers On the tortoiseshell plastic handle is a 'diamond shape symbol in gold lettering with EKS in the middle and a crown on the top'. ...The "Gold Krone" ("Gold Crown") cut-throat razor was a brand name used by German manufacturer EKS (a common marking found on these razors), produced in the famous blade-making city of Solingen, Germany. The name "Gold Krone" (German for "Gold Crown") served as a brand name or a specific model designation. Another related and commonly seen brand is "Krone & Schwert Solingen" ("Crown & Sword Solingen"). These razors are recognized as vintage items, often dating back to the early-to-mid 20th century. As with many vintage razors, their value often lies in their craftsmanship and historical significance. Traditional straight razors need regular maintenance, including stropping before each use and occasional honing to keep the edge sharp. Shaving with a cut-throat razor requires practice and a specific technique to achieve a close shave without irritation. A vintage Gold steel Krone 1400 Bonsa Cut Throat Shaving Razor with a tortoiseshell type plastic handle with a diamond shape symbol in gold lettering with EKS in the middle and a crown on the top. On the blade in a gold diamond shape is engraved Gold Krone EKS. Trade Mark Solingen Germany and leaves are engraved at the edges of the blade. It also has engraved 1400 Bonsa Solingen on the section near the handle.The blade folds back into the handle to protect it. On the back of the blade is engraved Gold Krone EKS with a crown above the diamond. There is no storage case. On the tortoiseshell plastic handle is a 'diamond shape symbol in gold lettering with EKS in the middle and a crown on the top'. On the blade in a 'gold diamond shape is engraved Gold Krone EKS. Trade Mark Solingen Germany with leaves'. '1400 Bonsa Solingen'. On the back of the blade is, 'Gold Krone EKS with a crown above the diamond. cut throat razors, shaving equipment, shavers, barbers -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Toiletries, hair combs, 20thC
... 2 plastic-like tortoiseshell, decorative hair combs...City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum) Joyce Park Jasper Road Ormond melbourne Plastic Hair decorations became very popular during 20thC because they were cheap and plentiful. toiletries market gardeners early settlers moorabbin bentleigh ormond cheltenham hairdressing 2 plastic-like tortoiseshell, decorative hair combs Toiletries, hair combs ...Plastic Hair decorations became very popular during 20thC because they were cheap and plentiful.2 plastic-like tortoiseshell, decorative hair combstoiletries, market gardeners, early settlers, moorabbin, bentleigh ormond, cheltenham, hairdressing -
Greensborough Historical SocietyKnitting Needles, Unknown, Tortoise shell knitting needles, size 10, 1949c
... Pair of brown plastic knitting needles with tortoiseshell pattern....Pair of brown plastic knitting needles with tortoiseshell pattern. 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]Pair of brown plastic knitting needles with tortoiseshell pattern.[Size] "10" inscribed on top of each needle.knitting needles -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumMacrame Belt, 1940
... Light Blue & White Macrame Belst with Tortoiseshell Buckle....Camp 13, Murchison tatura handcrafts weaving Light Blue & White Macrame Belst with Tortoiseshell Buckle. Macrame Belt ...Made by Internee . Camp 13, MurchisonLight Blue & White Macrame Belst with Tortoiseshell Buckle.tatura, handcrafts, weaving -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncAccessory - Black ostrich feather fan, c1910 - 1920s
... A black ostrich feather fan with vanes of faux tortoiseshell....Accessories fashion vintage fashion A black ostrich feather fan with vanes of faux tortoiseshell. Black ostrich feather fan Accessory Black ostrich feather fan ...This ostrich feather fan is part of a collection donated by Mrs. Jean Raper of Wodonga.This item is from Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. A black ostrich feather fan with vanes of faux tortoiseshell.accessories, fashion, vintage fashion -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkAccessory - Lorgnette Glasses, late 19th century
... Pair of vintage folding lorgnette spectacles with simulated tortoiseshell handle...NIna Casement Blanche Casement Avonsleigh Carl Axel Nobelius spectacles Pair of vintage folding lorgnette spectacles with simulated tortoiseshell handle Accessory Lorgnette Glasses ...This pair of Lorgnette spectacles belonged to Nina Ayers (nee Casement) 1891-1972. She lived with her aunt, Blanche Casement (nee Balnarry) as a child after her mother died when Nina was seven. Her aunt would often take Nina to the theatre where these spectacles may have been used. Nina, in turn, gave the spectacles to her daughter Frances Ayers who later married the grandson of Carl Axel Nobelius.This needle case belonged to a local woman whose daughter was related by marriage to the Nobelius family.Pair of vintage folding lorgnette spectacles with simulated tortoiseshell handlenina casement, blanche casement, avonsleigh, carl axel nobelius, spectacles -
Clunes MuseumFunctional object - FINGER NAIL BUFFER
... CHAMOIS LEATHER FINGER NAIL BUFFER, WITH TORTOISESHELL TOP AND HANDLE...Clunes Museum 36 Fraser Street enter building through Collins Place Clunes goldfields LOCAL HISTORY TOILET REQUISITES MANICURE CHAMOIS LEATHER FINGER NAIL BUFFER, WITH TORTOISESHELL TOP AND HANDLE Functional object FINGER NAIL BUFFER ...CHAMOIS LEATHER FINGER NAIL BUFFER, WITH TORTOISESHELL TOP AND HANDLElocal history, toilet requisites, manicure, -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Accessory - Dagger, Comb
... ornamental tortoiseshell comb with four prongs. Decorated in one corner....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne personal effects-toilet requisites hairdressing ornamental tortoiseshell comb with four prongs. Decorated in one corner. ...ornamental tortoiseshell comb with four prongs. Decorated in one corner.personal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Accessory - Dagger, Comb
... Curved tortoiseshell decorative hair comb with two long prongs....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne personal effects-toilet requisites hairdressing Curved tortoiseshell decorative hair comb with two long prongs. ...Curved tortoiseshell decorative hair comb with two long prongs.personal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Accessory - Comb, 1950-1970
... Plastic imitation tortoiseshell comb in a fan shape design and with four tines....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne costume accessories hair accessories Plastic imitation tortoiseshell comb in a fan shape design and with four tines. ...Plastic imitation tortoiseshell comb in a fan shape design and with four tines.costume accessories, hair accessories -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionDomestic object - Comb, n.d
... Dark imitation tortoiseshell hair comb; semi-circular shape, 7 teeth...Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road comb fashion accessory hair dressing toilette Dark imitation tortoiseshell hair comb; semi-circular shape, 7 teeth Domestic object Comb ...Dark imitation tortoiseshell hair comb; semi-circular shape, 7 teethcomb, fashion accessory, hair dressing, toilette -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Accessory - Dagger, Comb
... Tortoiseshell hair comb used for decorating hair. ...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne personal effects-toilet requisites hairdressing Tortoiseshell hair comb used for decorating hair. ...Tortoiseshell hair comb used for decorating hair. Decorative top with 6 long prongs.personal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Accessory - Dagger, Comb
... Ornamental tortoiseshell hair comb with glass beads set in a pattern on front. ...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne personal effects-toilet requisites hairdressing Ornamental tortoiseshell hair comb with glass beads set in a pattern on front. ...Ornamental tortoiseshell hair comb with glass beads set in a pattern on front. Two prongspersonal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing -
Mont De LanceySpecacles
... Pair of spectacles with tortoiseshell surround in a hard black case, with a bone coloured felt lining....Barraclough Pty Ltd 219 Collins Street" Pair of spectacles with tortoiseshell surround in a hard black case, with a bone coloured felt lining. ...Pair of spectacles with tortoiseshell surround in a hard black case, with a bone coloured felt lining.Case: "H.A. Barraclough Pty Ltd 219 Collins Street"spectacles, spectacles cases -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Personal Equipment, spectacles folding with case, c1900
... A pair of hand held, folding spectacles with tortoiseshell frame 'Glarex' brand with a 2 part case...City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum) Joyce Park Jasper Road Ormond melbourne 'GLAREX' on case A pair of hand held, folding spectacles with tortoiseshell frame 'Glarex' brand with a 2 part case Personal Equipment, spectacles folding with case Glarex pty ltd ...A pair of hand held, folding spectacles with tortoiseshell frame 'Glarex' brand with a 2 part case'GLAREX' on case -
Mont De LanceySpectacles
... 2 pairs of spectacles:- 1. Tortoiseshell frames and 2. Frameless, bifocals. ...Aird Pty Ltd. 8a Elizabeth St, Melbourne" - on the glasses case. 2 pairs of spectacles:- 1. Tortoiseshell frames and 2. Frameless, bifocals. ...2 pairs of spectacles:- 1. Tortoiseshell frames and 2. Frameless, bifocals. Leather green glasses case."W. J. Aird Pty Ltd. 8a Elizabeth St, Melbourne" - on the glasses case.spectacles, spectacles cases -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaFunctional object - Thumb lancet
... Small retractable steel blade with pointed tip protected by pair of tortoiseshell covers; blade marked with maker's name....Mission to Seafarers Victoria 717 Flinders Street Docklands melbourne volum collection lancet blade knife vaccination cutting bleeding bloodletting thumb lancet MCN Small retractable steel blade with pointed tip protected by pair of tortoiseshell covers; blade marked with maker's name. ...Small retractable steel blade with pointed tip protected by pair of tortoiseshell covers; blade marked with maker's name.MCNvolum collection, lancet, blade, knife, vaccination, cutting, bleeding, bloodletting, thumb lancet -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionDomestic object - Hair Comb, n.d
... Tortoiseshell hair com, translucent honey coloured, 3 teeth (one broken off) comb wave-shaped....Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Tortoiseshell hair com, translucent honey coloured, 3 teeth (one broken off) comb wave-shaped. ...Tortoiseshell hair com, translucent honey coloured, 3 teeth (one broken off) comb wave-shaped. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumAccessory - Handbag, 1940
... Yellow handwoven, silk lined handbag. Tortoiseshell clasp with loop to close, pocket for a mirror on one side. ...Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray Made by internee Camp 13 Handbag internment camp handcrafts Max Baumann Yellow handwoven, silk lined handbag. Tortoiseshell clasp with loop to close, pocket for a mirror on one side. ...Made by internee Camp 13Yellow handwoven, silk lined handbag. Tortoiseshell clasp with loop to close, pocket for a mirror on one side. Pocket with zip on the other side.handbag, internment camp handcrafts, max baumann -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Accessory - Lorgnette, c1874
... Small hand held lorgnette with two lenses set in silver chased circular frames, the frames are hinged and swing out of a tortoiseshell case....Over 100 years old. personal effects seeing aids Small hand held lorgnette with two lenses set in silver chased circular frames, the frames are hinged and swing out of a tortoiseshell case. Accessory Lorgnette ...Purchased 27 Sept 1999 from Thomas Tyler and associates, Collins Street Melbourne. Prior owner unknown. Over 100 years old.Small hand held lorgnette with two lenses set in silver chased circular frames, the frames are hinged and swing out of a tortoiseshell case.personal effects, seeing aids
