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

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

Tortoiseshell shoe horncostume accessories, footwear accessories

Doll's mirror encased in tortoiseshelltoys, dolls' accessories

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

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

Tortoiseshell Finger Guard used like a thimblehandcrafts, equipment, needlework

Ornamental tortoiseshell comb with large flower in centre.personal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing

1 pair of tortoiseshell, round reading glassesspectacles

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

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

Made by Internee . Camp 13, MurchisonLight Blue & White Macrame Belst with Tortoiseshell Buckle.tatura, handcrafts, weaving

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

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

Curved tortoiseshell decorative hair comb with two long prongs.personal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing

ornamental tortoiseshell comb with four prongs. Decorated in one corner.personal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing

Plastic imitation tortoiseshell comb in a fan shape design and with four tines.costume accessories, hair accessories

Ornamental tortoiseshell hair comb with glass beads set in a pattern on front. Two prongspersonal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing

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

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

A pair of hand held, folding spectacles with tortoiseshell frame 'Glarex' brand with a 2 part case'GLAREX' on case

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

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

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

Three piece set made of bakelite simulating tortoiseshell and comprising powder compact, nail buffer and small container for nail powder polish.

Pair of spectacles in 2 pieces, clipped over each ear, with tortoiseshell surround and gold clips. In a black hard case with dark blue felt lining.Case: "Frank D. Morris Ophthalmic Optician 12A chapel St, Windsor"spectacles