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K1206 Commmercial and domestic appliances, collection of, food and cleaning products, 1920s - 1950s K1206 Commmercial and domestic appliances, collection of, food and cleaning products, 1920s - 1950s


86/464 Salad / egg basket, wire, maker unknown, Australia, 1900-1950 86/464 Salad / egg basket, wire, maker unknown, Australia, 1900-1950


K1018 Biscuit tin, K1018 Biscuit tin, 'Arnott's Famous Adora Cream Wafers', tin / paper, made by Arnott's Biscuits Pty Ltd, Australia, date unknown


K712-2 Laundry blue bag, 'Reckitt's Bag Blue', paper, made by Reckitt and Colman (Australia) Ltd, Australia, date unknown


K1399 Glass jar butter churn, glass / tin / wood, made by Blow Churn Company, England, 1900-1929 K1399 Glass jar butter churn, glass / tin / wood, made by Blow Churn Company, England, 1900-1929


85/2107 Butter stamps (6), wood, unknown makers, [Australia], [1860]-1900 85/2107 Butter stamps (6), wood, unknown makers, [Australia], [1860]-1900


97/144/1 Chair, 97/144/1 Chair, 'Cone', aluminium / steel / silk, Marc Newson, Sydney, Australia, 1986


K1363 Cheese grater, mechanical, cast-iron / wood, made by Perfect Brand, Germany, 1920-1940 K1363 Cheese grater, mechanical, cast-iron / wood, made by Perfect Brand, Germany, 1920-1940


K1088 Cleaning products and packaging (8), various materials, various makers, Australia, various dates


K951 Clothes line, "Sunlight" soap & pegs (2), used in Australia.


85/2501 Clothes pegs (10), wood / tin, maker unknown, Australia, 1920-1940 85/2501 Clothes pegs (10), wood / tin, maker unknown, Australia, 1920-1940


86/448 Clothes Pegs (11), corkwood, handmade by Doug Whaddy, Wreck Bay, New South Wales, Australia, 1958 86/448 Clothes Pegs (11), corkwood, handmade by Doug Whaddy, Wreck Bay, New South Wales, Australia, 1958


87/921 Clothes pegs (5), wood / wire, maker unknown, Australia, 1920-1960 87/921 Clothes pegs (5), wood / wire, maker unknown, Australia, 1920-1960


90/722 Clothes Pegs, (6), wood / wire, maker unknown, Australia, [1930-1950] 90/722 Clothes Pegs, (6), wood / wire, maker unknown, Australia, [1930-1950]


K1151 Clothes peg (4), wire, handmade, maker unknown, probably made in Victoria, Australia, 1940-1949 K1151 Clothes peg (4), wire, handmade, maker unknown, probably made in Victoria, Australia, 1940-1949


K997 Clothes pegs (12), wire, made from one piece of twisted wire, probably made in Victoria, Australia, 1890-1930 K997 Clothes pegs (12), wire, made from one piece of twisted wire, probably made in Victoria, Australia, 1890-1930


2000/77/4 Cookery book and additional recipe on cardboard, 'Mainly for Nurses and Bachelor Girls', M P Shepherd, Australia, [1920-1930]


2000/85/1 Cookbook, handwritten with household hints, paper / textile, compiled and used by L M Armstrong, Australia, 1877-1898 2000/85/1 Cookbook, handwritten with household hints, paper / textile, compiled and used by L M Armstrong, Australia, 1877-1898


K1427 Whisk and fork, wire, probably made in New South Wales, Australia, 1900-1930


K848 Copper stick, wood, maker unknown, Australia, date unknown K848 Copper stick, wood, maker unknown, Australia, date unknown


89/38 Covered jar, earthenware, Reg Preston, Warrandyte, Victoria, 1950-1960 89/38 Covered jar, earthenware, Reg Preston, Warrandyte, Victoria, 1950-1960


85/2376 Cupboard, made from 85/2376 Cupboard, made from 'Scrubb's Ammonia' packing case, maker unknown, South Australia, 1910-1930


86/90 Cupboard, made from wooden Spirit Box, maker unknown, Australia, 1930-1950 86/90 Cupboard, made from wooden Spirit Box, maker unknown, Australia, 1930-1950


88/1083 Doily, cotton / glass beads, maker unknown, Australia, 1918-1939 88/1083 Doily, cotton / glass beads, maker unknown, Australia, 1918-1939


86/785-3 Doily, crocheted cotton, maker unknown, [Australia], 1920-1940 86/785-3 Doily, crocheted cotton, maker unknown, [Australia], 1920-1940


85/1571 Doily, crocheted cotton, made by Mrs Ellen Farmer, Australia, 1915 85/1571 Doily, crocheted cotton, made by Mrs Ellen Farmer, Australia, 1915


A8893 Needlework duchess set. Centre doily with map of Australia, kangaroo, koala and native flowers for each state. Two smaller doileys also with maps of Australia and kangaroo and koala respectively. Australia. c. 1940


A7633 Dolls food (24), plaster, maker and place of manufacture unknown, 1890-1910


K1044 Domestic wares, (7), collection of seven domestic items: a bottle of O K1044 Domestic wares, (7), collection of seven domestic items: a bottle of O'Cedar Floor Polish, packet of Harsen's Flavoured Junket tablets, (10x) packets of "Dolly Dye", (6x) wooden pegs, (1x) coathanger with "Pixie" brand insect repellent, (1x) baking


K1264 Collection of household items, various makers, 1940-1960 K1264 Collection of household items, various makers, 1940-1960


97/151/1 Dress, girl's, hailstone muslin/plastic, Kiddies, Australia, 1951


97/151/10 Dress, baby's, cotton/lace, Australia, 1873


97/151/3 Dress, girl's, organdie/lace/plastic, Dandeewear Children's Fashion, Australia, 1950


97/151/5 Dress, girl's, cotton/plastic, Jean Durain, California, 1952


97/151/6 Dress, girl's, cotton/metal, Australia, 1925


97/151/7 Dress, girl's, organdie/mother of pearl, Australia, 1943


97/151/9 Dress, girl's, muslin/lace/metal, Australia, 1945


K1211 Electric washing machine, glass / iron casing, made by Bendix Home Appliances Ltd, Birmingham, England, c. 1955-1959 K1211 Electric washing machine, glass / iron casing, made by Bendix Home Appliances Ltd, Birmingham, England, c. 1955-1959


89/1429 Firescreen, Berlin woolwork, wood / wool, tapestry stitched by Louisa Peterson, Maryborough, Queensland, Australia, 1882. 89/1429 Firescreen, Berlin woolwork, wood / wool, tapestry stitched by Louisa Peterson, Maryborough, Queensland, Australia, 1882.


K1109 Grater, K1109 Grater, 'Master II', cast iron / enamel / wood, maker unknown, Germany, 1900-1920


K689 Rotary grating machine, metal / wood, maker unknown, Austria, 1920-1940 K689 Rotary grating machine, metal / wood, maker unknown, Austria, 1920-1940


B1070 Stove, space heating, cast iron, made by F R Robinson and Son, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1885-1914 B1070 Stove, space heating, cast iron, made by F R Robinson and Son, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1885-1914


K673 Domestic gas stove, 'The New Century Eureka No 607', cast iron, made by John Wright & Co, Birmingham, England, c. 1920


H6848 Gas stove, cast iron, made by Raleigh Paragon, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, unknown date H6848 Gas stove, cast iron, made by Raleigh Paragon, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, unknown date


H9027 Fan, table type, powered by hot air engine, metal / paint, Lake Breeze Motor Co, Chicago, Illinois, USA, 1915-1921


85/2019 Jelly mould, tinplate, maker unknown, Australia, 1900-1940 85/2019 Jelly mould, tinplate, maker unknown, Australia, 1900-1940


K780 Juicer, glass, maker unknown, date unknown K780 Juicer, glass, maker unknown, date unknown


2005/192/1 Jumper, infants, hand-knitted, wool / plastic / cotton, made by Alfred Varley, London, England, 1926 2005/192/1 Jumper, infants, hand-knitted, wool / plastic / cotton, made by Alfred Varley, London, England, 1926


87/56 Kettle, stand and burner, brass / cane / bone, Hugo Lonitz, Germany, 1908-1912 87/56 Kettle, stand and burner, brass / cane / bone, Hugo Lonitz, Germany, 1908-1912


85/542 Kitchen storage cupboard, metal, maker unknown, c. 1930 85/542 Kitchen storage cupboard, metal, maker unknown, c. 1930


K1126 Food chopper, K1126 Food chopper, 'No 1 Universal', cast iron / wood, made by Landers Frary & Clark, United States of America, patented 1897-1899


K1133 Nut grinder, K1133 Nut grinder, 'No 11 Rollman, cast iron / wood, made by Rollman Manufacturing Company, America, 1880-1900


95/24/1 Booklet, 95/24/1 Booklet, 'Woman's Homemaking conducted by Eleanor Dale. Knitted Toys Price 6d.', paper, Associated Newspapers Ltd, Australia, c. 1930


88/55 Laundry copper, metal, made by Metters, Australia, c. 1930 88/55 Laundry copper, metal, made by Metters, Australia, c. 1930's


K1087 Laundry equipment, laundry blue bags (4), starch powder (1), pegs (2), Reckitt and Colman Ltd., Commonwealth and Dominion Agencies Pty Ltd., Australia, dates various K1087 Laundry equipment, laundry blue bags (4), starch powder (1), pegs (2), Reckitt and Colman Ltd., Commonwealth and Dominion Agencies Pty Ltd., Australia, dates various


85/573 Domestic products in commercial packages (20), various makers. 85/573 Domestic products in commercial packages (20), various makers.


85/1769-1 Packaging for detergent 'Solo Silk', paper, made by Withers, Temora, New South Wales, Australia, 1920-1930


85/1326 Packaged starch, 85/1326 Packaged starch, 'Silver Star', paper / starch, made by Robert Harper & Co Ltd, Australia, 1890-1940


85/2429 Packaged starch, 85/2429 Packaged starch, 'Dandy', made by Maize Products, Footscray, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1920-1940


K1206-49 Packaged starch, K1206-49 Packaged starch, 'Coral', cardboard / rice starch, made by Coral Manufacturing Pty Ltd, Australia, 1920-1950


88/878 Toy, washing tub, tin, unknown maker, used in Australia, c 1955 88/878 Toy, washing tub, tin, unknown maker, used in Australia, c 1955


85/1355 Lawnmower, 85/1355 Lawnmower, 'Silens Messor', metal, made by Thomas Green & Son Ltd, England, 1928


H1195 Lock, metal, maker unknown, Japan, 1875-1892 H1195 Lock, metal, maker unknown, Japan, 1875-1892


96/229/1 Magazine and envelope, 96/229/1 Magazine and envelope, 'The Home', vol.19 no.11, November 1938, paper/metal/string, Sydney Morning Herald, Australia, 1938


97/92/1-1 Magazines, 'Mrs Leach's Family Dressmaker', paper / string, R S Cartwright, London, England, 1891-1892, used by the Wong family, Bolong via Crookwell, New South Wales, Australia, 1891-1910


97/92/1-2 Magazines (17), 'The Lady's Companion', paper, England and Australia, c.1890-1897, used by the Wong family, Bolong via Crookwell, New South Wales, Australia, c. 1890-1910.


86/1072 Meat grinding / sausage stuffing machine, metal / wood, made by Alexanderwerk AG, Germany, 1890-1920 86/1072 Meat grinding / sausage stuffing machine, metal / wood, made by Alexanderwerk AG, Germany, 1890-1920


K904 Meat mincer, cast iron / wood, made by Alexanderwerk AG, Germany, 1900-1930


87/645 Mugs (4), 87/645 Mugs (4), 'Marquis', Bakelite plastic, made by Commonwealth Moulding Co Ltd, made in Australia, 1925-1935


94/242/1 Tie, counted thread work, cotton/silk, Miss Florence Andrew, Australia, 1911-1912 94/242/1 Tie, counted thread work, cotton/silk, Miss Florence Andrew, Australia, 1911-1912


94/242/2 Tie, counted thread work, cotton/silk, Miss Florence Andrew, Australia, 1911-1912 94/242/2 Tie, counted thread work, cotton/silk, Miss Florence Andrew, Australia, 1911-1912


94/242/3 Tie, counted thread work, cotton/silk, Miss Florence Andrew, Australia, 1911-1912


97/151/12 Needle holder, cardboard/silk thread/felt/metal/textile, Australia, 1872


97/151/2 Petticoat, girl's, locknit milanese, Australia, 1951


97/151/4 Petticoat, girl's, cotton/mother of pearl, Australia, 1950


97/151/8 Petticoat, girl's, cotton/lace/brass, Australia, 1943


96/211/1 Photograph album, Yamba, Grafton, Ulladulla, photographic paper/leather, Geoffrey McGowen, Sydney, Australia, 1937


85/1311 Packaged pie dish frills (9), cardboard, made by Cross Co, [Australia], 1895-1905 85/1311 Packaged pie dish frills (9), cardboard, made by Cross Co, [Australia], 1895-1905


K1319-1 Tart mould, tinplate, maker unknown, Australia, 1890-1930 K1319-1 Tart mould, tinplate, maker unknown, Australia, 1890-1930


K1321 Jelly / pudding mould, tinplate, maker unknown, Australia, 1890-1939 K1321 Jelly / pudding mould, tinplate, maker unknown, Australia, 1890-1939


94/215/1 Quilt, patchwork, cotton / chintz, Mrs E Prince, Sydney, New South Wales, 1850-1877 94/215/1 Quilt, patchwork, cotton / chintz, Mrs E Prince, Sydney, New South Wales, 1850-1877


97/151/13 Rag rug, cotton/muslin, Australia, 1930-1933


93/420/1 Sewing machine with case, metal/wood/cardboard, Pinnock, Australia, 1957-1960


H7283 Hand operated sewing machine, wood / metal, made by Singer Manufacturing Company, United States of America, c. 1893 H7283 Hand operated sewing machine, wood / metal, made by Singer Manufacturing Company, United States of America, c. 1893


H9427 Treadle sewing machine, wood / metal, made by Singer Sewing Machine Co, United States of America, c. 1920 H9427 Treadle sewing machine, wood / metal, made by Singer Sewing Machine Co, United States of America, c. 1920


B1312 Treadle sewing machine, metal / wood, made by Davis & Co, New York, United States of America, c. 1876 B1312 Treadle sewing machine, metal / wood, made by Davis & Co, New York, United States of America, c. 1876


H9535 Sewing machine, wood / metal, made by Willcox & Gibbs, United States of America, c. 1895-1905 H9535 Sewing machine, wood / metal, made by Willcox & Gibbs, United States of America, c. 1895-1905


95/100/1 Sheet music, 95/100/1 Sheet music, 'Blue Danube Waltz', paper, D. Davis & Co, Australia, 1900-1925


97/151/11 Miniature shirt, cotton/paper/mother of pearl, Australia/England, 1868


85/2068 Packaged soap powder, 85/2068 Packaged soap powder, 'Preservene Foam', made by Preservene Pty Ltd, Burnley, Victoria, Australia, 1940-1950


90/148 Packaged soap powder (2), 90/148 Packaged soap powder (2), 'Persil', card / soap powder, made by J Kitchen & Sons, Australia, 1925-1935


K716 Soap powder, K716 Soap powder, 'New Scram', paper / soap, made by Savons Pty Ltd, Leichhardt, NSW, Australia, 1950-1960


86/774 Soap rack, wire, maker unknown, Tumblong, New South Wales, Australia, 1880-1900 86/774 Soap rack, wire, maker unknown, Tumblong, New South Wales, Australia, 1880-1900


86/1198 Soap savers (2), wire, maker unknown, Australia, 1940-1960 86/1198 Soap savers (2), wire, maker unknown, Australia, 1940-1960


86/214 Soap saver, wire, maker unknown, Australia, 1930-1960 86/214 Soap saver, wire, maker unknown, Australia, 1930-1960


K1362 Packaged soap (4), K1362 Packaged soap (4), 'Sunlight', paper / soap, made by Lever Brothers Pty Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, date unknown


91/1260 Placemat, koala motif, embroidered linen / cotton, maker unknown, Australia, 1920-1940 91/1260 Placemat, koala motif, embroidered linen / cotton, maker unknown, Australia, 1920-1940


2010/40/1 Teapot, prototype, aluminium / stainless steel, designed and made by Robert Foster, Fink and Co, Canberra, Australia, for Alessi, Italy, 1995 2010/40/1 Teapot, prototype, aluminium / stainless steel, designed and made by Robert Foster, Fink and Co, Canberra, Australia, for Alessi, Italy, 1995


94/215/3 Patchwork samplers (2), cotton, [Mrs E Prince], Australia, 1850-1877 94/215/3 Patchwork samplers (2), cotton, [Mrs E Prince], Australia, 1850-1877


85/1250 Needlework sampler, depicting letters and numbers, linen / cotton, made by Isabel Buist, Tasmania, Australia, 1839 85/1250 Needlework sampler, depicting letters and numbers, linen / cotton, made by Isabel Buist, Tasmania, Australia, 1839


K1376 Toasting fork and toaster, wire, probably made in Australia, 1890-1929


87/17 Electric toaster, metal / Bakelite, maker unknown, [Australia], 1945-1955 87/17 Electric toaster, metal / Bakelite, maker unknown, [Australia], 1945-1955


94/71/1 Electric toaster and cord, chromed metal / Bakelite, made by Pineware, [Australia], 1950-1960 94/71/1 Electric toaster and cord, chromed metal / Bakelite, made by Pineware, [Australia], 1950-1960


K987 Laundry tongs, wood, maker unknown, Australia, date unknown


96/278/1 Toothbrush and accessories, 96/278/1 Toothbrush and accessories, 'Dr. Horsey's (Oriental) fibre tooth brush', bone / metal / wood / cardboard, made by Dr. Horsey's Factory, Surrey, England, [1920]


85/2388 Trivet, wire, maker unknown, Australia, 1900-1930 85/2388 Trivet, wire, maker unknown, Australia, 1900-1930


K1165 Manual washing machine, K1165 Manual washing machine, 'The Breville', galvanized iron / metal / wood, made by Breville [Radio] Pty Ltd, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia, 1935-1940


K1235 Domestic appliance, "compressed air" manual washing machine, galvanised iron / cast iron, made by Wolter, Echberg & Co., 6 Russell Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1879-1889 K1235 Domestic appliance, "compressed air" manual washing machine, galvanised iron / cast iron, made by Wolter, Echberg & Co., 6 Russell Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1879-1889


94/145/1 Workbox, sewing, cedar/brass, James Cook, Australia, 1876