Mr Edward (Teddy) Field was mayor of Foxton 1956-1962.

One honey tin. Label reads: Field’s finest extract honey. E.A. Field. Foxton. Mr Edward (Teddy) Field was Mayor of Foxton 1956-1962.

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Cotton combination, with broderie anglais trimmed V shaped neckline, and short puffed sleeves with broderies anglais trim.

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One electric bed warmer. Writing on front: ‘Magnet electric bed warmer made in England. This bed warmer must not be placed in the bed with the flexible cord connected’ followed by instructions for use.

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This was worn by Mrs E. J. Murphy, mother of Ted Murphy, at her wedding on 5th October, 1910.

Cream silk and lace wedding outfit (skirt and blouse). Blouse has a high lace neck, square pin tucked & lace edged collar with silk tassels at the points, long pintucked sleeves and buttons up the back. The skirt has a slight train, a centre strip of lace culminating in a silk tassel and an inverted V of lace to meet the lace border 10cm above the hem.

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One glass washboard.

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One black beaded bolero.

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One piece of macrame work. Possibly an unfinished wall hanging. Made of brown twine.

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Child’s ivory silk, long sleeved jacket, with white lace edging and tiny embroided flowers in lower front corners of jacket and at sleeve hem.

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Candlestick.

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One iron sausage mincer.

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It is believed this scythe was owned by Mr Halligen.

One scythe: wooden handle and metal blade and strut..

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Mrs Allen used to own the drapers shop in Foxton.

One wooden hat stretcher.

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The primus was owned by John Evans (died 1932) a contractor. He may also have used it when duck shooting.

1 white spirit primus in a metal box. Contents: 3 thin metal spirits, 1 stove, 3 supports, 1 spanner and a flame attachment. Was owned by John Evans (died 1932) a contractor. May have used it when duck shooting.

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Thynne, Linton and Co. had a building about where the law office is now and a large bulk store, standing back from Main Street, where the garage is now. (C. Cochrane).

One brass bell with a turned, ribbed, wooden handle. Iron clanger. Used by Thynne and Linton Auctioneers. Written inside (in black ink) : J. Scott, Oroua Downs.

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Gift coathanger probably given to customers at christmas, 1910 by P.Hennessy and Co. Grocers and Provision Merchants

One wood and metal hanger (possibly tie, hat). Promotional gift from P Hennessy & Co, Grocers and Provision Merchants, Foxton. 1910.

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The printing on the base of this string tin suggests that originally it carried an advertisement for Hudson’s soap. It was used about 1906 in a Petone grocery shop owned by Mr Stutter.

1 green painted twine box, with string cutter. Distributed to retailers as a promotional item by Hudsons Soap, Liverpool, England. Has “November 1906” scratched on the bottom of the tin in a large script.

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One pair size 5 , plain black satin evening shoes

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One pair long white suede gloves. One button is missing on the left glove.

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One plain, wooden stereoscope with brass rivets around edge of viwer. Some pictures.

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One Marcella quilt (soft, white, woven, textured cotton blanket).

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One pair of wire frame glasses in a stainless steel case. Glasses have round lenses and fine, gold-coloured frames.

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One heavily beaded evening bag with black beaded strap. Beadwork is predominantly teal green, with black, pink, red and orange pattern on both sides. Clasp is teal green with a beige round knob at the top, which when depressed, opens the purse.

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One pair of frameless pince nez glasses in a brown leather case.

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White camisole with crocheted lace yoke, drawstring neckline and a domed front.

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One cyclostyling machine, in a wooden box.

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Honing stone in a red cardboard box.

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One oval glass jar with a stainless silver lid. Sticker on front says: “Borack acid”.

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One yellow cigarette tin. Writing on lid: ” State Express 555. 210 Piccadilly, London”.

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Set of 2 brick holders.

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Floor length black satin skirt, with 2×5cm horizontal pleats 21 cm from the bottom.

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