Historical information

In the 19thC and early 20thC men often wore their shirts for a week or more. However the collars were detachable so that they could be changed when they became dirty or for special occasions eg Church on Sundays Collar studs were used to attach the collar to the shirt. The cardboard box was used for storage and when travelling.
The collars were very stiffly starched so as to maintain their shape. Some have Laundry instructions printed on the inside of the collar.

Significance

The Maggs family were pioneer settlers in Moorabbin Shire.

Physical description

12 detachable, stiffly starched, white collars, from various manufacturers, for a man's shirt. Each Collar has 3 buttonholes for attaching to the shirt - 2 at the neck and 1 centre back. They have been stored in a cardboard box marked 'Boheco regd. ' The box has no lid.

Inscriptions & markings

Base of Box : Boheco REG. SNOW-WHITE COLLARS / 1 3/4 / Strand / 16 1/2 / MADE IN / AUSTRALIA ( there is no lid )
under box in pencil ; 16 1/2 x 1 3/4 / 1/- each / c/o = Doz. 1 / 3 each