Summary
Pair of toy slippers made by Mrs Johanna Harry Hillier, nee Gyles, circa 1929-1935, in which was stored toys made from MacRobertson's Max Mint wrappers of waxed paper, printed with a diamond shape in blue and orange with a background of red and blue zig-zag lines.
Mrs Hillier came to Australia from England in 1881. She was a milliner by trade and made a set of these toys for each of three grandchildren. She began by making the fans and then progressed to a variety of other toys. A set of 56 figures, pieces of furniture, costume and costume accessories was donated to Museums Victoria by one of her granddaughters.
Physical Description
Pair of miniature slippers made from Max Mints confectionary wrappers. Sewn together with thread. Fronts have pom poms made from the wrappers attached with adhesive. Cotton wool has been pressed into the toes.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Ruth Moss, 28 Apr 1989
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Maker
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Manufacturer of Component
MacRobertson's Pty Ltd, Fitzroy, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
Printed, blue ink: MacRobertson's/MAX-MINTS/THE VELVETY MINTS/TO CHEW.
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Object Dimensions
65 mm (Length), 20 mm (Width), 18 mm (Height)
Dimensions for single slipper.
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