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1955.18.11.02 - Box, Trinket

Wooden trinket box of varnished natural wood with a sliding lid. On the lid is inked a folk art scene of a country home with three trees and a pond in the background. The varnish is worn.

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1955.18.12 - Bookmark Embroidery, Punchcard Embroidery, Punched Paper

Narrow, faded purple silk ribbon with centre pleat. Attached to middle is a rectangular punched paper embroidery. Gold silk petit point embroidery reads: "God is our refuge". Filigree ends on punchcard.

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1955.18.13 - Bookmark Embroidery, Punchcard Embroidery, Punched Paper

Brown silk ribbon with rectangular punched paper embroidery attached to one side. Depicts image of the Holy Bible flanked by text: "Gods gift / to man". Leaf design stitched around the outer edge. Worked in green and yellow wool.

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1955.18.14 - Bookmark Embroidery, Punchcard Embroidery, Punched Paper

Rectangular, punched paper bookmark embroidered "Holy Bible" in green and gold wool thread. Green saw-tooth embroidered border.

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1955.18.15.02 - Bottle, Perfume

A small, amber glass perfume bottle (.01) with a removeable glass stopper (.02). Cut geometric design all over bottle.

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1955.18.16 - Pencil, Mechanical

Gold metal mechanical pencil. A ring near the tip moves the tip of the pencil up or down. No lead in the tip.

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1955.18.17 - Corer, Apple

Apple corer made from the leg bone of a chicken. Carved into it is "AWI". Circa 1780 according to gift form.

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1955.18.5 - Collar

Woman's fine cotton lawn square collar with small scallops outlining the points with braid embroidered motif in each point. Circa 1830.

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1955.18.6 - Collar

Woman's white cotton handmade collar. Braid embroidery with inserts of Ayershire needle lace. Circa 1830.

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1990.33.1.02 - Cupboard, Dish

Two piece cupboard. .01 top. Two door with three shelf. The inside is painted yellow. Two hinges to each door. The turned knobs turn to lock doors. Doors are panelled and so is the back of the pie shelf. Carved decorative swirls on edge. The base has three drawers with dove-tailed joints. There are two panelled doors and inside has two shelves. Bracket foots. The cupboard is made of pine and it is not the original finish. Germanic influence. .01...

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1996.7.6.02 - Kettle Kettle, Tea

An aluminum kettle with whistle stopper. Domed body with C-shaped black handle. Dated to the l950s.

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2000.2.1.02 - Hairnet Net, Hair

A light brown nylon hairnet (.01) with tiny coloured glass beads throughout; dated circa 1950s. Includes the original product packaging; a blue and pink paper envelope (.02) printed with the brandname: "Tidy Locks, Mirage Nets. For Medium or Light Brown or Blonde Hair" made by "Flair".

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2000.2.2 - Garter Package, Product

A pair of women's stocking garters in their original product packaging. White elastic garter straps with chrome metal adjustments and fasteners; button-on style. White cardboard packaging is printed in black, gold and pink; depicts image of woman and reads: Lady Milford / Corset Repairs / Size 7" / Adjustable Comfortable Hold Stockings Securely..." Clear plastic covering over garters.

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2000.2.3.04 - Hairnet Net, Hair Package, Product

Three light brown nylon hairnets (.01 - .03) with elastic, dated circa 1950s. The hairnets are stored within their original product packaging; a pale green and pink paper envelope (.04); depicts an image of a woman and reads: "French Style / Tidy Locks / Extra Small Mesh".

Record Type: Object