Domestic

Churn
2011.020.002
Butter Churn
Wooden butter churn ... View Full Record
Machine, Sewing
2011.020.003
Treadle Sewing Machine
Black Singer treadle sewing machine, mounted on oak table with six small drawers.... View Full Record
Suitcase
2011.020.004
Suitcase
Solid leather suitcase, brand 'Warrant'.... View Full Record
Separator, Cream
2011.020.010
Cream Separator
Metal Alfa Laval Cream Separator, made in Sweden. ... View Full Record
Siphon
2011.020.051
Soda Siphon
Glass soda siphon ... View Full Record
Siphon
2011.020.052
Soda Siphon
Soda siphon with metal surround... View Full Record
Siphon
2011.020.053
Soda Siphon
Soda siphon, blue.... View Full Record
Siphon
2011.020.054
Soda Siphon
Soda siphon.... View Full Record
Packet
2011.020.076
Whole Chillies
King whole spices packet of whole chillies, made by Lane Latimer Limited, Dunedin.... View Full Record
Packet
2011.020.077
Gelatine Packet
Davis Gelatine Packet, 2oz.... View Full Record
Tin
2011.020.078
Pepper Tin
Strang's Pure Ground Black Pepper 2oz tin (empty). Made by David Strang Ltd Invercargill New Zealand.... View Full Record
Box, Soap
2011.020.079
Soap Box
Jabon Maja Myrurgia Soap Box from Barcelona, Spain.... View Full Record
Wool Carders
2012.020.094
Wool Carders
Wooden wool carders with metal 'teeth' used for combining fibres and getting them free of tangles and dirt. the handle of one carder has the following imprinted in the wood: "Well Made in NZ by W B Ashford Rakaia"... View Full Record
Wallpaper
2012.020.108
Wallpaper sample
Wallpaper sample from Post Office Building 9 Elizabeth Street Waikanae. This wallpaper was the original wallpaper in the post master's house.... View Full Record
Bag
2012.206.001
Shopping Bag
Mckenzies supermarket paper shopping bag... View Full Record
Bag
2012.206.002
Ham Bag
'Kiwi' Christmas Ham bag from the Kiwi Bacon Co. Ltd, Palmerston North.... View Full Record
Plaque
2012.400.041
Decorative Plaque
Wooden framed plaque with the inscription "Ask, and it shall be given to you Matt. 7. 7" accompanied by a rural scene of buildings, animals and people.... View Full Record
Timer, Egg
2012.400.048
Egg timer
Wooden framed egg timer with hour-glass shaped insert consisting of two connected vertical glass bulbs, containing a small amount of white powder (unknown origin). Takes 2min 40sec for the powder to run from one bulb to the other when the central mov... View Full Record
Candleholder
2012.400.053
Candle holder
Green enamel scallop shaped candle holder. Date and origin unknown, but probably early 1900s.... View Full Record
Lamp, Spirit
2012.400.058
Spirit Lamp
Glass spirit lamp with rear circular corrugated heat deflector. Glass is clear but has been stained brown by the spirit. Glass is cracked and ragged around the top.... View Full Record
Calendar, Perpetual
2013.400.060
Perpetual Calendar
Perpetual calendar made of thin brass or copper with card backing and a slot for the printed dates/months. Has a depiction of two men in a kitchen holding glasses of drink. There is a gap through which the cardboard shows through with a picture of... View Full Record
Jar, Preserving
2013.400.061
Preserving Jar
Green glass preserving jar with glass lid and metal handle and 'lightning-type' closure. Seams down sides indicate it is not hand made. Embossed on front is an eagle with a flag in its claws and the inscription: American Fruit Jar ... View Full Record
Rack, Newspaper
2013.101.062
Newspaper Rack
Wooden newspaper rack with hand painted flowers. Rope handle for hanging on wall. Compartment for newspaper, affixed to back with rope. ... View Full Record
Doll, Decorative
2013.400.063
Porcelain Doll Topper
Porcelain doll topper which has been knitted into the top of a tea cosy. Doll is the torso of a woman, painted white with grey hair adorned with pink flower, painted lips eyes, brows and cheeks, wearing a white frilly blouse with pale green trim and... View Full Record
Plate, Hot
2013.400.064
Tea Pot Mat
Mat made of coloured beads for placing a hot teapot on. Geometric central pattern, with geometric flowers around edge. Round beads have been threaded with stiff string. ... View Full Record
Candleholder
2013.400.065
Candleholder
Brass candleholder. Stamped: Soho Foundry Sovereign Hill (surrounding an image of a tree with criss-crosses on it) and underneath - Ballarat Australia. ... View Full Record
Candlesnuffer
2013.400.066
Candlesnuffer
Brass candlesnuffer. Fixed handle with circular finger hole at end. Small dome on top of snuffer end. No stamps or makers marks. ... View Full Record
Eggcup
2013.400.067
Eggcup
Wooden double-ended egg cup. Ends are different diameters for different sizes of egg (hens egg in the smaller end and duck or goose egg in the larger end). ... View Full Record
Bowl, Decorative
2013.400.068
Carnival Glass Bowl
Decorative bowl made of carnival glass. Waved edge with pressed leaf pattern. Orange/bronze in colour with metallic sheen.... View Full Record
Bowl, Decorative
2013.400.069
Carnival Glass Bowl
Decorative bowl made of carnival glass. Waved edge with ruffles and dimpled interior. Exterior criss-cross pattern Red/pink interior, white exterior.... View Full Record
Cup, Invalid
2013.400.070
Invalid Cup
China invalid's cup, used for feeding a sick person when they cannot sit up. Has a spout and one handle, half covered top (no lid). The pattern is of flowers and ribbons, with a green and gold trim around the top, gold detail on spout and handle.... View Full Record
Tablecloth
2013.400.091
Tablecloth
Fabric tablecloth with geometric embroidered pattern and lace edge. A faint blue stamp along one edge appears to read: "Guaranteed "Pitex" Made in England 6894. ... View Full Record
Box, Accessory
2013.400.093
Button Box
Round wooden button box with painted lid, depicting a garden scene with flowers in the foreground and trees/shrubs in the background. ... View Full Record
Beater, Rug
2013.400.094
Carpet Beater
Woven orange wicker carpet beater. Used to hit rugs and carpets as they hung over a line or fence, to get the dirt and dust out. ... View Full Record
Pincushion
2013.400.096
Pincushion
Square pincushion made of silk with hard stuffing and crochet outer. Includes several original pins. Used for holding pins and needles. ... View Full Record
Bottle, Hot Water
2013.400.097
Hot Water Bottle
Round earthenware hot water bottle manufactued by Timaru Potteries Ltd. Has turn screw lid.... View Full Record
Flatiron
2013.400.098
Flatiron
Cast iron flatiron with solid attached handle. Would have been placed on a coal range to heat prior to pressing the clothes.... View Full Record
Candleholder
2013.400.100
Candleholder
Enamel candleholder. ... View Full Record
Candleholder
2013.400.101
Candleholder
Enamel candleholder. ... View Full Record
Vase
2013.400.102
Vase
Brown circular china vase with handpainted flower motif. No makers mark. Date unknown. ... View Full Record
Bowl, Serving
2013.400.103
Bowl
Square cream coloured china bowl with handpainted rose motif. Marked Hollinshead & Kirkham Tunstall England surrounding a rearing unicorn emblem. ... View Full Record
Vase
2013.400.104
Vase
Green circular china vase with handpainted flower motif. No makers mark. Date unknown. ... View Full Record
Vase
2013.400.105.1
Vase
Circular china vase with handpainted pink flower motif. Makers mark on base: Japan I E C O with diamond shaped emblem in which there is "&" over "C" encircled in a wreath, with the words "Hand Painted". Known as the I E & C Company, which dates it... View Full Record
Vase
2013.400.105.2
Vase
Circular china vase with handpainted pink flower motif. Makers mark on base: Japan I E C O with diamond shaped emblem in which there is "&" over "C" encircled in a wreath, with the words "Hand Painted". Known as the I E & C Company, which dates it... View Full Record
Vase
2013.400.106.1
Vase
Circular hand-made china vase with handpainted scene of a castle in the background and trees in the foreground. The back of the vase has a picture of a tree. The painted surface is textured similar to that of a hessian sack. There are two small han... View Full Record
Vase
2013.400.106.2
Vase
Circular hand-made china vase with handpainted scene of two men at a table, one seated, one standing, both with glasses of wine. There is a window to one side. The painted surface is textured similar to that of a hessian sack. There are two small h... View Full Record
Jug, Serving
2013.400.107
Gravy Boat
Ornate white china gravy boat. Frilled edges with gold trim which incorporate handle and spout. Decorated with painted flowers and faint geometric pattern. Makers mark: M Z Austria, Crown, double headed serpent holding sword. Impressed numbers:... View Full Record
Grinder, Food
2013.400.109
Coffee Grinder
Coffee bean grinder, for grinding coffee beans into powder. Wooden box with door. Ornate metal top with hinged lid to pour beans into. Writing on handle: Pat.d 15 May 1885. Label on front illegible. ... View Full Record
Pan, Frying
2013.400.110
Fry Pan
Large cast iron fry pan, would have been placed on a coal range for cooking. Made by Holcroft, 14".... View Full Record
Cup
2013.400.111.1
Tea cup
China tea cup (part of trio). Royal Albert Bone China, made in England. "Lady Carlyle" design. White china with flower posy design, and pink and gold edge.... View Full Record
Saucer
2013.400.111.2
Saucer
China tea cup saucer (part of trio). Royal Albert Bone China, made in England. "Lady Carlyle" design. White china with flower posy design, and pink and gold edge.... View Full Record
Plate, Cup
2013.400.111.3
Plate
China tea cup plate (part of trio). Royal Albert Bone China, made in England. "Lady Carlyle" design. White china with flower posy design, and pink and gold edge.... View Full Record
Box, Pin
2013.400.112
Pin Box
"The Lady's Own Toilet Pin Box" for fabric pins. Rectangular metal box with hinged lid on which a goat and a unicorn rear beside a coat of arms featuring red quarters with gold stars and a sash "Best Pins". The background is a cream square flanked... View Full Record
Bellows
2013.400.113
Bellows
Bellows made of timer (oak) and leather with metal studs. Used for blowing air onto an open fire to increase intensity of fire.... View Full Record
Bedpan
2013.400.114
Bedpan
China bedpan with gold leaf decoration. A small gold 'H' underneath is the makers mark.... View Full Record
Dish, Serving
2013.400.117
Meat Serving Dish/Ashet
China meat ashet for serving roast meat to the dinner table. From this plate the meat was carved and placed on individual plates which were handed to those seated. Blue flower pattern with gold accents on white, some details in relief. The makers m... View Full Record
Dish, Serving
2013.400.118
Serving Dish/Platter
China serving dish, used for placing cooked food on the dining table. Cream with flower pattern in relief around edge, and green and gold handpainted highlights. Made by Myott Son & Co England.... View Full Record
Dish, Serving
2013.400.119
Serving Dish
China serving dish with lid, used for placing cooked food (vegetables) on the dining table. Cream with flower pattern in relief, and green and gold handpainted highlights. Made by Myott Son & Co England.... View Full Record
Box, Puff
2013.400.120
Face Powder with Puff
Round Box of face powder with powder puff. Box is red/brown in colour with black decoration of greek design - flowers around base and scene on lid depicting person on throne and winged creature standing. Puff has plastic handle with pleated fabric... View Full Record
Box, Puff
2013.400.121
Face Powder with Puff
Round cardboard box of face powder with unused/un-opened powder. Box is cream in colour with scene of woman on a donkey in a field. Powder made by Potter & Moore Mitcham - Lavender Face Powder. Underside of box reads: Mitcham Lavender Face Powder... View Full Record
Hairnet
2013.400.122
Hair nets
Oblong cardboard box containing seven fine hairnets. Hairnets were worn over long hair to hold the hair together Box is not original hairnet box.... View Full Record
Cup, Mustache
2013.400.124
Moustache Cup
White cup with bridge for resting moustache on whilst drinking. Made in Germany - back stamp difficult to decipher. White with orange, green and gold flower design.... View Full Record
Bottle, Perfume
2013.400.108
Perfume Bottle
Blue glass double ended bottle with brass hinged lids and internal divider. One end contained perfume and the other smelling salts.... View Full Record
Dish, Vegetable
2013.101.001
Vegetable Dish
White vegetable dish and lid with blue painted design. Lid has hole for spoon. Made by "Lara" England.... View Full Record
Dish, Vegetable
2013.101.002
Vegetable Dish
White vegetable dish and lid with blue painted design. Made by "Lara" England.... View Full Record
Holder, Toothbrush
2013.101.003
Toothbrush Holder
White china toothbrush holder with shell motif. Makers Mark: Coat of Arms with crown on top and leaves either side. "Warranted Stone China Mellor Taylor & Co England"... View Full Record
Frame, Picture
2013.101.004
Picture Frame
Wooden picture frame with ivy pattern trim. Metal clasps on back to hold picture in place. Card backing board with gold coloured decorative paper.... View Full Record
Cover, Serving Vessel
2013.400.134
Jug Cover
Round cloth & crochet jug cover with brown glass beads around edge.... View Full Record
Case, Optical Instrument
2013.226.001
Glasses Case
Black hinged glasses case with blue velvet lining and polishing cloth with: "Neil Little Optometrist Maclean Street Paraparaumu Beach Ph 86-373".... View Full Record
Washstand
2013.400.138
Washstand
Wooden washstand. Would have been in the bedroom and would have held jug and basin for personal washing.... View Full Record
Pot, Chamber
2013.400.139
Chamber Pot and Stand
Wooden stand/seat with china chamber pot. The stand has a hinged lid and separate removable wooden surround. The chamber pot has a bowl and lid with handle.... View Full Record
Washboard
2013.400.136
Washboard
Wooden washboard used for scrubbing wet fabric.... View Full Record
Cup
2013.400.143
Souvenir Cup
Red glass cup with handle. Souvenir bought for Nita Port when she was a young child, from the Wellington Centennial Exhibition held in 1940. Front of Cup reads: NZ Centennial Exhibition 1940 Reverse reads: Nita ... View Full Record
Bottle, Smelling
2013.400.144
Smelling Salts
Circular, green glass bottle with glass stopper for smelling salts, with some salts still present.... View Full Record
Brush, Nail
2013.400.153
Nail Brush
White bakelite nail brush with handle and stiff hair bristles.... View Full Record
Shoehorn
2013.400.154
Shoehorn Multi Tool
Shoe tool consisting of shoe buffer, shoe horn and boot hook. Wooden base, velvet covered buffer, metal boot hook .... View Full Record
Spectacles
2013.400.158
Safety Glasses
Wire safety glasses with black tinted lenses and mesh side protectors.... View Full Record
Spectacles
2013.400.159
Safety Glasses
Wire safety glasses with blue tinted lenses and mesh side protectors, which are hinged and fold away.... View Full Record
Razor, Straight
2013.400.160
Cut—Throat Razor
Cut Throat Razor by 'Thos Turner & Co Sheffield'. Metal blade, bakelite handle, pin hinge for folding to cover blade. The word 'Encore' is engraved on the steel on one side.... View Full Record
Razor, Straight
2013.400.161
Cut—Throat Razor
Cut Throat Razor by 'Ford & Medley Sheffield'. Steel blade, bakelite handle, pin hinge for folding to cover blade. One side has the word 'Select' with an arrow through it. These razors were advertised for sale in 1902.... View Full Record
Razor, Straight
2013.400.162
Cut—Throat Razor
Cut Throat Razor by 'T R Cadman & Sons Sheffield England'. Metal blade, bakelite handle, pin hinge for folding to cover blade. The words 'Full Concave Bengall Razor' are engraved on the steel blade on one side.... View Full Record
Hone, Razor
2013.400.163
Razor Hone
Green glass 'Lillicraps' Hone. used for sharpening razor blades. The underneath has many patent numbers for different countries, including New Zealand.... View Full Record
Spectacles
2013.400.164
Spectacles
Gold wire rimmed spectacles with the arms curled at the ends to fit behind the ear. These were to ensure that the spectacles did not fall off when the wearer was riding a horse. There is a leather case which the spectacles fit into.... View Full Record
Spectacles
2013.400.165
Spectacles
Gold wire rimmed spectacles with the arms curled at the ends to fit behind the ear. These were to ensure that the spectacles did not fall off when the wearer was riding a horse. There is a leather case which the spectacles fit into, which bears the... View Full Record
Aid, Hearing
2013.400.155
Hearing Aid
Hearing aid with bakelite trumpet and ear-piece with flexible hose covered in woven fabric. Sometimes called 'conversation tubes'.... View Full Record
Spectacles
2013.400.166
Spectacles
Gold wire rimmed spectacles.... View Full Record
Case, Razor
2013.400.167
Razor Case
Razor case (no razor) from: "Marsh Brothers & Co Ltd, Granted 1716, Sheffield" - England. Made of card, with fitted lid.... View Full Record
Case, Razor
2013.400.168
Razor Case
Razor case (no razor). No label or marking. Made of card, with fitted lid. Blue patterned interior.... View Full Record
Pillow
2013.400.195
Pillow
White cotton pillowcase with swan motif, tied over a multicoloured pillow, filling is feathers.... View Full Record
Case, Writing
2013.235.001
Lady's Writing Case
Lady's leather writing case with metal clasp and lock (no key). Interior compartments and writing pad with corners to hold the paper. Would have been used whilst travelling. Interior flap bears handwriting: Marjorie Xmas 1925. This case belonged... View Full Record
Tray, Household
2013.218.001
Crumb Tray
Lightweight wooden crumb tray with a curved brush. Painted black with gold leaf and star pattern. Used for clearing crumbs off a dining or tea table. There is a hole in the end of the tray and a hole through the end of the brush probably for hangin... View Full Record
Jar, Cookie
2013.218.002
Biscuit Barrel
Oak biscuit barrel with metal rims and lid, interior ceramic, wound copper handle. Would have contained biscuits. ... View Full Record
Machine, Sewing
2014.800.033
'White' Sewing Machine
'White' brand 'No. 3' treadle sewing machine, owned and operated by Minnie Kemsley of Waikanae. Oak cabinet, drop leaf, with four drawers and a hinged long centre drawer, and separate removable cover. Accompanying book states that it has a 'nickel-... View Full Record
Tin
2014.800.035
'White' Sewing Machine Attachments Tin
'White' brand sewing machine attachments tin, owned by Minnie Kemsley of Waikanae. Rectangular metal tin with rounded corners. 'WHITE' on the lid surrounded with a spiral border. Interior is lined with purple velvet and has attached domes on which... View Full Record
Edger, Lawn
2018.306.001
Lawn Edger
Lawn edger or also known as a "garden edger" with a long brown wooden handle and lower down on the righthand side is a block for a person to place their foot. Attached at the end is a metal shovel.... View Full Record
Comb, Hair
2018.306.004
Hair Comb
Lady's hair comb that has an edge made from bronze with a gold colour and an engraved leaf pattern on the surface. The spikes are a brown and white colour and possibly made from tortiseshell. The hair comb belongs with a set which consists of a h... View Full Record
Brush, Scalp
2018.306.005
Hair Brush
Lady's hair brush made from bronze with a gold colour and an engraved leaf pattern on the surface and a filigree pattern on the edge of the handle. Underneath the brush are white bristles which extend out of a cream coloured base. The hair brush b... View Full Record
Mirror, Hand
2018.306.006
Hand Mirror
Lady's hand mirror made from bronze with a gold colour and an engraved leaf pattern on the surface and a filigree pattern on the edge of the handle. On the glass surface is a small light gold coloured sticker with blue print attached which has "handw... View Full Record