1. Image: white cotton apron

    apron

    The apron was worn by Joan Mallen when she worked at the Cheer Up Hut on the banks of the Torrens, near the present Festival Theatre, during the Second World War. 

    Collection Item | Parklands | 1940s

  2. Image: rectangular glass bottle with green label

    Bottle

    Bottle of herbal lotion sold by Mahomet Allum. 

    Collection Item | 1940s, 1950s

  3. Image: hand drawn greeting card

    Christmas Card

    Hand-drawn Christmas card with the message 'Buon Natale'.

    Collection Item | 1940s

  4. Image: male doll in colourful costume

    Hungarian Doll

    A colourfully dressed Hungarian gentleman. 

    Collection Item | mid twentieth century

  5. Image: box of sepia toned blocks showing pictures of little girls

    Picture Puzzle Blocks

    Picture blocks were a forerunner of the jigsaw puzzle. 

    Collection Item | late nineteenth century

  6. Image: worn teddy bear with stuffing showing

    Teddy Bear

    A well-worn teddy who's not afraid to show the stuff he's made of. 

    Collection Item | 1910s, 1920s

  7. Image: toy boat made of metal and painted red, blue and cream

    Toy Boat

    Model - Speed Boat with Motor.

    Collection Item | 1920s

  8. Image: brown and green tin toy train

    Toy Train

    A collectable toy with a moving story.

    Collection Item | mid twentieth century