A Collection of Domestic Objects

A collection of domestic appliances and other household items, donated by Mrs. D. Rathbone.

Details

Category:
Domestic Appliances
Object Number:
Y1987.263
type:
domestic life & household management
credit:
Gift of Mrs. D. Rathbone

Parts

HMV Salisbury Electric Heater

HMV Salisbury Electric Heater

A "Salisbury" electric room heater, manufactured by HMV, c. 1950s.

Measurements:
overall: 378 mm x 280 mm x 145 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y1987.263.1
type:
electric heater
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Portable iron in box.

Portable iron in box.

Portable iron in box.

Measurements:
80 mm x 140 mm x 70 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.3
type:
electric iron
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Casartelli Thermometer

Laboratory thermometer by Casartelli to measure 0-400 degrees Fahrenheit, with case.

Materials:
glass , mercury and cardboard
Object Number:
Y1987.263.6
type:
thermometer
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Casartelli Thermometer

Laboratory thermometer by Casartelli to measure 30-220 degrees Fahrenheit, with case.

Materials:
glass , mercury and cardboard
Object Number:
Y1987.263.7
type:
thermometer
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Defender ammonia powder

Defender ammonia powder

Box of Defender ammonia powder made by the C. B. Parsons Co. Ltd, Ashby-de-la-Zouch.

Measurements:
Overall: 35 mm x 90 mm x 165 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.8
type:
ammonia powder
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Box of ammonia powder made by the C.B. Parsons Co. Ltd

Box of ammonia powder made by the C.B. Parsons Co. Ltd

Box of ammonia powder made by the C.B. Parsons Co. Ltd, Ashby-de-la-Zouch.

Measurements:
Overall: 35 mm x 90 mm x 165 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.9
type:
ammonia powder
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Packet of Oxydol washing powder

Packet of Oxydol washing powder

Packet of Oxydol washing powder.

Object Number:
Y1987.263.10
type:
washing powder
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Compo washing powder

Compo washing powder

Packet of Compo washing powder.

Object Number:
Y1987.263.11
type:
washing powder
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Flimtex washing powder

Flimtex washing powder

Flimtex washing powder.

Measurements:
Overall: 28 mm x 80 mm x 115 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.12
type:
washing powder
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Perfect Brand whiting

Perfect Brand whiting.

Measurements:
Overall: 110 mm x 95 mm x 80 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.13
type:
cleaning product
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Stocking shampoo made by Ladderix Ltd

Stocking shampoo made by Ladderix Ltd, Chiswick. Complete with two sachets of cleaning product and instruction sheet.

Measurements:
Overall: 30 mm x 80 mm x 120 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.14
type:
cleaning product
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Coliclean stain remover

Coliclean stain remover

Stain remover made by Coliclean Ltd, London.

Measurements:
Overall: 32 mm x 32 mm x 145 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.15
type:
stain remover
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Full sachet of Nenetol Junior

Full sachet of Nenetol Junior made by Autoclean Ltd.

Measurements:
Overall: 20 mm x 35 mm x 130 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.16
type:
cleaning product
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Grease remover made by Thawpit Ltd

Grease remover made by Thawpit Ltd, London.

Object includes original box, stoppered bottle (empty) and instruction booklet.

Measurements:
Overall: 110 mm x 45 mm x 45 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.17
type:
cleaning product
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Box of 'Owl' clothes pegs made by Gillibrands Rubber Manufacturers Ltd

Box of 'Owl' clothes pegs made by Gillibrands Rubber Manufacturers Ltd, Blackburn.

Measurements:
Overall: 45 mm x 90 mm x 90 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.18
type:
clothes pegs
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Monkey Brand soap. Soap contained in orange-coloured paper packaging

Monkey Brand soap. Soap contained in orange-coloured paper packaging

Monkey Brand soap. Soap contained in orange-coloured paper packaging, with illustration of a monkey looking in a handheld mirror.

Object Number:
Y1987.263.19
type:
soap (organic material)
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Monkey Brand soap

Monkey Brand soap

Two packets of Monkey Brand soap, made by Benjamin Brooke & Co. Ltd.

Measurements:
Overall: 40 mm x 55 mm x 135 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.20
type:
soap (organic material)
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Monkey Brand soap made by Benjamin Brooke & Co. Ltd

Monkey Brand soap made by Benjamin Brooke & Co. Ltd,

Measurements:
Overall: 40 mm x 55 mm x 135 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.21
type:
soap
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Old English Lavender soap in original paper box made by Yardley

Old English Lavender soap in original paper box made by Yardley, London.

Measurements:
Overall: 40 mm x 128 mm x 145 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.22
type:
soap
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
White Heather guest soap

White Heather guest soap

Eau de Cologne white heather soap.

Measurements:
Overall: 30 mm x 68 mm x 166 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.23
type:
soap (organic material)
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Oslo Pine bath salts made by Maclean Ltd

Oslo Pine bath salts made by Maclean Ltd, London.

Measurements:
Overall: 35 mm x 65 mm x 120 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.24
type:
bath salts
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

'Iktholine' medicated skin soap made by T. F. Bristow and Co. Ltd

'Iktholine' medicated skin soap made by T. F. Bristow and Co. Ltd, London

Measurements:
Overall: 40 mm x 52 mm x 82 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.25
type:
soap
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Iktholine medicated skin soap

Iktholine medicated skin soap, made by T. F. Bristow & Co. Ltd, London.

Measurements:
Overall: 35 mm x 45 mm x 70 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.26
type:
soap
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Eve toilet soap made by Joseph Watson and Sons Ltd

Eve toilet soap made by Joseph Watson and Sons Ltd, Leeds.

Measurements:
Overall: 24 mm x 54 mm x 80 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.27
type:
soap
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Palm & Olive soap

Palm & Olive soap made by Regesan Ltd.

Measurements:
Overall: 30 mm x 50 mm x 80 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.28
type:
soap
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
'Knight's castile' soap

'Knight's castile' soap

'Knight's castile' soap.

Object Number:
Y1987.263.29
type:
soap (organic material)
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
'Lux' soap.

'Lux' soap.

'Lux' soap.

Object Number:
Y1987.263.30
type:
soap (organic material)
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Imperial Leather toilet soap

Imperial Leather toilet soap made by Cussons.

Measurements:
Overall: 25 mm x 58 mm x 80 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.32
type:
soap
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Vinolia soap made by Vinolia Co. Ltd

Vinolia soap made by Vinolia Co. Ltd, London.

Measurements:
Overall: 18 mm x 40 mm x 65 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.34
type:
soap
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Cussons soap

Cussons soap.

Measurements:
Overall: 40 mm x 60 mm x 95 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.35
type:
soap
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Wallflower soap

Wallflower soap.

Measurements:
Overall: 40 mm x 60 mm x 90 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.36
type:
soap
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Boots Castile toilet soap

Boots Castile toilet soap.

Measurements:
Overall: 20 mm x 48 mm x 78 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.37
type:
soap
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Bourjois soap

Bourjois soap.

Measurements:
Overall: 45 mm x 65 mm x 100 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.38
type:
soap
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Lux soap made by Lever Brothers Ltd

Lux soap made by Lever Brothers Ltd, Port Sunlight.

Measurements:
Overall: 18 mm x 45 mm x 75 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.39
type:
soap
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
coal tar soap

coal tar soap

Soap made by J. Margerison & Co. Ltd, Preston.

Measurements:
Overall: 20 mm x 48 mm x 75 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.40
type:
soap (organic material)
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Erasmic Peerless soap

Erasmic Peerless soap.

Measurements:
Overall: 20 mm x 48 mm x 75 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.41
type:
soap
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Bourjois soap. Ashes and roses

Bourjois soap. Ashes and roses.

Measurements:
Overall: 25 mm x 48 mm x 85 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.42
type:
soap
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Savon Lavande soap made by Roger and Gallet

Savon Lavande soap made by Roger and Gallet, Paris.

Measurements:
Overall: 20 mm 65 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.43
type:
soap
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Olva Palm and Olive Oil soap

Olva Palm and Olive Oil soap made by Price

Measurements:
Overall: 14 mm 45 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.44
type:
soap
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Six packets of Dolly washing tint in a biscuit shade

Six packets of Dolly washing tint in a biscuit shade, made by William Edge & Sons Ltd, Bolton.

Measurements:
Overall: 30 mm x 60 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.45
type:
washing tint
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Five packets of Dolly washing tint in a biscuit shade

Five packets of Dolly washing tint in a biscuit shade, made by William Edge & Sons Ltd, Bolton.

Measurements:
Overall: 30 mm x 60 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.46
type:
washing tint
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Ministry of Food skimmed milk

Ministry of Food skimmed milk

Tin of National Household Milk issued by the Ministry of Food.

Measurements:
Overall: 115 mm 75 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.48
type:
tin - can
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Liquid white shoe polish made by Meltonian Ltd

Liquid white shoe polish made by Meltonian Ltd, London.

Measurements:
Overall: 120 mm x 55 mm x 55 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.50
type:
shoe polish
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Liquid shoe whitener

Liquid shoe whitener, made by Meltonian Ltd (E. Brown & Son), London. Complete with mixing tray and sponge.

Measurements:
Overall: 128 mm x 58 mm x 58 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.51
type:
shoe colour
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Shoe cream made by Meltonian Ltd

Shoe cream made by Meltonian Ltd, London.

Measurements:
Overall: 26 mm x 45 mm x 115 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.52
type:
shoe polish
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Brown Jiffy dye

Brown Jiffy dye, made by William Edge & Sons Ltd, Bolton. Includes glass stoppered bottle full of dye and instruction sheet. The box is lined with foil.

Measurements:
Overall: 20 mm x 20 mm x 60 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.55
type:
dye
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Box of 'The Perfect Brand' yellow-ochre pigment

Box of 'The Perfect Brand' yellow-ochre pigment.

Measurements:
Overall: 65 mm x 65 mm x 130 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.56
type:
pigment
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Box of Venetian Red pigment

Box of Venetian Red pigment.

Measurements:
Overall: 65 mm x 65 mm x 128 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.57
type:
pigment
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Luton Straw Hat brown dye

Luton Straw Hat brown dye made by Whitaker & Co. (Kendal) Ltd.

Measurements:
Overall: 28 mm x 48 mm x 136 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.58
type:
hat dye
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
cigarette box

cigarette box

Cigarette box; small rectangular box, clips shut, with 'cigarettes' marked on box lid.

Manufacturer unknown.

Materials:
bakelite
Object Number:
Y1987.263.61
type:
cigarette box

Supreme steel wool made by the Brillo Manufacturing Co. of Great Britain Ltd

Supreme steel wool made by the Brillo Manufacturing Co. of Great Britain Ltd, London

Measurements:
Overall: 82 mm x 62 mm x 165 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.62
type:
steel wool
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Tin of Everkleen wadding polish made by Everkleen Products Ltd

Tin of Everkleen wadding polish made by Everkleen Products Ltd, Salford.

Measurements:
Overall: 88 mm 68 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y1987.263.63
type:
cleaning product
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Silvonia silver plating made by Gillett Chemical Products

Silvonia silver plating made by Gillett Chemical Products, Gloucester. Compound contains pure silver.

Measurements:
Overall: 115 mm x 25 mm x 25 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.64
type:
cleaning product
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Erasmic herb soap.

Erasmic herb soap.

Erasmic herb soap.

Object Number:
Y1987.263.65
type:
soap (organic material)
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Enameline stove polish tins

Two Enameline stove polish tins (different sizes) made by Reckitt & Sons, London.

Tins can not be opened but contains something - presumed original cleaning product.

Measurements:
Overall: 25 mm 90 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.66
type:
cleaning product
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Motor oil by Hoover Ltd, Greenford.

Motor oil made by Hoover Ltd, Greenford.

Measurements:
Overall: 60 mm x 52 mm x 52 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.67
type:
motor oil
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Non-mercurial plate powder made by J. Goddard & Sons

Non-mercurial plate powder made by J. Goddard & Sons, Leicester.

Measurements:
Overall: 13 mm x 57 mm x 85 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.68
type:
cleaning product
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Fullers earth

Fullers earth, made by Rouse Brothers (London) Ltd.

Measurements:
Overall: 102 mm 54 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.71
type:
household cleaning product
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Bar of soap made by S. Gafan

Bar of soap made by S. Gafan, Manchester.

Measurements:
Overall: 30 mm x 55 mm x 90 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.72
type:
soap
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

'Elbie' Dustless Duster

'Elbie' Dustless Duster.

Measurements:
Overall: 120 mm x 180 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.76
type:
cleaning product
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Quixie cleaning and polishing cloths

Quixie cleaning and polishing cloths

'Quixie' cloths

Object Number:
Y1987.263.77
type:
cleaning product
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Powder shoe dressing made by Stubbs

Powder shoe dressing made by Stubbs

Powder shoe dressing made by Stubbs, London.

Measurements:
Overall: 60 mm x 48 mm x 48 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.80
type:
cleaning product

Baking trays

Baking trays.

Measurements:
Overall: 30 mm 180 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.81
type:
baking trays
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Deeko cake cup baking cases.

Deeko cake cup baking cases.

Measurements:
Overall: 30 mm 180 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.82
type:
baking trays
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Soufflet floral baking cases

Soufflet floral baking cases.

Measurements:
Overall: 30 mm 180 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.83
type:
baking trays
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Unicup floral cake cup baking cases

Unicup floral cake cup baking cases.

Measurements:
Overall: 30 mm 180 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.84
type:
baking trays
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Best Valencia saffron dye

Best Valencia saffron dye sample supplied by Timothy Whites and Taylors Ltd.

Packet complete with saffron.

Measurements:
Overall: 62 mm x 98 mm
Object Number:
Y1987.263.85
type:
dye
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Cleaning needles

3 cleaning needles.

Measurements:
Overall: 35 mm x 128 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.86
type:
cleaning product
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

'Women and Home' batter whisk

'Women and Home' batter whisk.

Measurements:
Overall: 46 mm x 178 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.87
type:
batter whisk
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

'Shoe-Eze' liquid shoe stretch

'Shoe-Eze' liquid shoe stretch. Cardboard container with glass bottle; bottle contains small amount of the cleaning product.

Measurements:
Overall: 105 mm x 55 mm
Object Number:
Y1987.263.88
type:
shoe stretch
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Vaseline petroleum jelly (full container) made by Cheesebrough Manufacturing Co. Ltd

Vaseline petroleum jelly (full container) made by Cheesebrough Manufacturing Co. Ltd, London.

Measurements:
Overall: 18 mm 60 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.89
type:
petroleum jelly
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Cleaning product

Cleaning product.

Measurements:
Overall: 60 mm x 30 mm x 140 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.90
type:
cleaning product
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Small silver coloured metal container

Small silver coloured metal container

Small silver coloured metal container, possibly for sweets, shaped like a post box. Stamped 'Buy National Savings Certificates'.

Object Number:
Y1987.263.91
type:
container
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Tin opener spare end

Tin opener spare end

Tin opener spare end

Measurements:
Overall: 30 mm 180 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.92
type:
tin opener
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Food preparation implement

Food preparation implement

Food preparation implement

Measurements:
Overall: 30 mm 180 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.93
type:
food preparation tool
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Food preparation implement

Food preparation implement

Food preparation implement.

Measurements:
Overall: 30 mm 180 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.94
type:
food preparation tool
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Camps P C can opener

Camps P C can opener

Camps P C can opener

Measurements:
Overall: 30 mm 180 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.95
type:
can opener
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Can opener

Can opener

Can opener. Camp's Patent; British Made.

Measurements:
Overall: 30 mm 180 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.96
type:
can opener
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Rice Krispies toy

Rice Krispies toy

Rice Krispies toy free with cereal.

Measurements:
Overall: 30 mm 180 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.97
type:
toy
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Barlova malt and milk tin

Barlova malt and milk tin

Barlova malt and milk tin (empty).

Measurements:
Overall: 30 mm 180 mm,
Object Number:
Y1987.263.99
type:
food tin
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Reckitts bag blue laundry additive

Reckitts bag blue laundry additive

Reckitts bag blue laundry additive

Measurements:
Overall: 30 mm
Object Number:
Y1987.263.100
type:
household cleaning product