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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Our Lake and Gardens. Ballarat Courier, 12/12/1894, Abundance of Water and Beautiful Flowers
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Federation University Bookplate Collection
Work on paper - Bookplate, Deborah Klein Ex Libris
After a quiet period, interest in bookplates in Australia began to increase in the early 1970s, Entrepreneurial art and book collectors such as Edwin Jewell and others commissioned multiple Bookplate designs from a range of well known fine artists. At a 1997 meeting in Melbourne of the Ephemera Society of Australia Edwin Jewell and others announced the formation of the Australian Bookplate Society. The society was instrumental in promoting the art of the bookplate through establishment of the Australian Bookplate Design competition. The competition includes a design award for secondary schools students.Image of the head and shoulders of a woman from the rear holding up book open at page bearing DK monogram as text capitalisation. Printed in red and black on A4 sheet of buff paper.Signed Deborah Klein in pencil beneath image -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Work on paper - Letter, Henry Watts, Letter written 1859
Henry Watts (1828_1889) Died at Melbourne, 16th December, 1889. He was a good microscopist. His botanical studies were chiefly devoted to algae, both fresh-water and marine, and while living for many years at Warrnambool he was a contributor of algae to Harvey, who figured Wrangelia wattsii, Harv., and Crouania wattsii, Harv., in his “Phycologia Australica " He was the author of "On the Fresh-water Algae of Victoria " (Trans. Roy. Soc. Vict., 1861-4, 67) ; .also a paper "On Fossil Polyzoa" (ib.. 82); "A Trip to Mt. Macedon in Search of Fresh-water Algae" (Wing's S. S. Record, iii., 252); "On a Species of fresh-water Algae from Victoria" (Vict. Nat., i., 21); "Some Recent Additions to our Knowledge of Microscopic Natural History" (ib., iii., I33) (includes lists of fresh-water algae and Desmidieae ), First librarian (1881-2), also a vice-president of the Field Naturalists' Club of Victoria. He is further commemorated by Acacia wattsiana. F. v. M. www.anbg.gov.au/biography/watts-henry.html . Henry Watts worked as a bootmaker in Timor and Liebig streets Warrnambool in the 1860’s but it was as an amateur scientist that Watts gained public notice.For an exhibiton in Melbourne in 1861 Henry Watts prepared a collection of over 100 different species of seaweed from the Warrnambool district. It is recorded in the Examiner in 1863 that he had been elected as an honorary member of the Bristol Microscopical Society of England He was a member of the Warrnambool Horticultural society and in 1865 he opted to become a flower distiller.At the 1866 MelbourneExhibition, Henry Watts exhibited 44 bottles of his perfumes. He had a keen interest in microscopes and microscopic organisms.He spent many hours combing the caves and examining the guano of local bats. This letter is written to Professor Quekett advising him that he has sent a collection of packets of samples of diatomaceae asking him to examine and name the same.. Professor Quekett was a famous microscopist of the Victorian era with the Quekett microscopist club one of the oldest in the world dedicated to the use of the microscope and its discoveries. Henry Watts was one of Warrnambool’s first botanists and marine scientists. He also established a flower distilling and perfume manufacturing business in Warrnambool. In 1861 he sent a collection of over 100 species of seaweed to the Melbourne Exhibition.Framed, handwritten letter, ink on blue paper. Transcript of letter is typed black on white paper. Five small numbered pieces of paper containing specimens of diatomaceae collected from marine and fresh water areas around Warrnambool.Names Henry Watts, Professor Quekett. Handwritten along the bottom of the frame, “The above was bought at a London Auction for $12-10-00 by Miss Eddey a Melbourne Book shop Proprietress and recently presented to the W.F.N. Club.: warrnambool, henry watts, watts henry, botanist,microscope, microscopic, quekett, john thomas quekett -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Decorative object - Doll, Unknown (circa 1960s)
A brightly-coloured, dancing, Korean doll made up of natural and synthetic fabric attached to a metal and laminex base by a steel pin.korean doll, ornament, doll, gift, korean, seamen, sailors, seafarers -
Federation University Art Collection
Sculpture, Donna Marcus, 'Colour Study 36' by Donna Marcus, 1999
Donna MARCUS Featuring instantly recognisable post war kitchenware Donna Marcuus transforms them with colour and placement to create sculptural installations. The individual elements in each work, originally produced in the 1950s and 1960s, are transformed and trigger memories and personal memories through experience of the items in a different, earlier context.Annodised alumnium cookware made into a sculptural wall hanging. art, artwork, anodised aluminium, sculpture, donna marcus -
Latrobe Regional Gallery
Work on paper - Print, TAYLOR, James b. 1941, Negative Yellow, 1973
Paper relief printSigned and dated lower right beneath composition "J. Taylor 1973" Edition and title inscribed in lower left below print, 2/25 "Negative Yellow" -
Gippsland Art Gallery
Work on Paper, Yardley, Heidi, Slow Light, 2016
Purchased, 2016Charcoal and gesso on papergippsland, artwork, permanent collection -
Federation University Art Collection
Work on paper - Artwork - Printmaking, (Nude seated facing left with robe on second chair, on shag rug), by John Brack, c1982
Framed, limited edition lithograph. Originally produced to be bound in a book by private press publisher Tate Adams. The suite of lithographs for the book was started by John Brack in September 1981 and finished and published in December 1982. The book was launched with a series of original conte drawings, from which the lithographs were based, in Realities Galleries, Melbourne. As such a high cost of production was involved in the binding of the book, only fifteen copies were originally bound for exhibition and sale at the show. Subsequent to this approximately another thirty copies were bound, making a total finished edition of fewer than fifty copies, far less than the anticipated 200. A number of the 50 hors commerce editions have been sold as individual plates through auctions and galleries. A number of sheets were recently discovered through the estate of Brack’s art dealer Rudy Komon, from which this book has been bound. This work is from Rudy Koman's estate.john brack, printmaking, available -
Federation University Art Collection
Work on paper, Brian Dunlop, 'Chaff Cutter' by Brian Dunlop
Framed limited edition lithograph of three men working a chaff cutter. Donated through the Australian Gifts Programme by Katherine Littlewood.printmaking, brian dunlop, harvest, chaff cutter, farming, cultural gifts -
Vision Australia
Sculpture - Object, Matcham Skipper, 1974 Braille Book of the Year award, 1974
Made from a large, heavy, irregular shaped piece of stone. One fascia has been cut lengthwise at an oblique angle & polished. On this face are 2 bronze medallions. One shows 2 hands and the other, 'Braille Book of the Year' is written in Braille. This award was presented for the first time at a presentation dinner on the 3rd May 1974 to Mr. Keith Dunstan. Mr. Barrett Reid of State Library, Dr. Stephen Murray - Smith from Melbourne University and Mr. Lloyd O'Neil, publisher formed the literary panel.1 stone block with 2 bronze medallions, one inlaid with hands and the other with BrailleBraille Book of the Year (in Braille)braille and talking book library, awards, sculpture -
Federation University Art Collection
Work on paper - Bookplate, Andrew Sibley, 'Ex Libris Edwin Jewell' by Andrew Sibley, 2014
Bookplate featuring a female nude with arms crossedex libris, bookplate, edwin jewell, nude, andrew sibley -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - A Popular Holiday Venue, Lake Wendouree, The Lake at the Inland Mining Town of Ballarat
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Federation University Historical Collection
Work on paper - Artwork, Keith Rash, Ballarat Chinese Joss House Rubbing, c1960s
These rubbings were probably made before the Ballarat Joss House was demolished in the 1960s. Translation Large characters: For the benefit of all Right hand side; Established during the Winter Festival 1919. Left hand side: Donated by Chou Ai Lien (two characters not clear)Rubbings made from signs at the Ballarat Joss House.verso "This rubbing from K. Rash, Ballarat for Chinese section for translation please. Thanks Keith."chinese, chinese joss house, chou ai lien -
Federation University Art Collection
Work on paper - Bookplate, ‘Ex Libris Edwin Jewell’
After a quiet period, interest in bookplates in Australia began to increase in the early 1970s, Entrepreneurial art and book collectors such as Edwin Jewell and others commissioned multiple Bookplate designs from a range of well known fine artists. At a 1997 meeting in Melbourne of the Ephemera Society of Australia Edwin Jewell and others announced the formation of the Australian Bookplate Society. The society was instrumental in promoting the art of the bookplate through establishment of the Australian Bookplate Design competition.A nude woman with red hair and pig tails reads a book whist standing on a cloud.bookplate, printmaking, australian bookplate design award, keith wingrove memorial trust, life drawing -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Work on paper - Certificate of appreciation 2007, Memorabilia
Framed certificate -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Work on paper - Private William Reginald Rawlings 3603, biography
Awarded MM posthumously (1 of 2 Voctorian Aborigines to receive the award)Typescript of Life and Service of Private W R Rawlings. KIA France August 9th 1918 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Decorative object - Minton Majolica model of a White Stork, 2001
Royal Doulton as part of the Minton Miniature series produced this stork model in 2001. A limited edition of 1,793 pieces were made, and this stork is number 118. The stork is a scaled down model of the original life-size piece first produced by John Henk, c. 1870, as a walking stick and umbrella stand. A rare miniature stork demonstrates the artistry and skill required to produce Majolica ware during the 19th century and the present.A miniature white stork standing on one leg atop a rocky mound, an eel clasped in its beak, a frog beneath its foot, the stand formed by tall bullrushes & water-lily pads.Inscribed at the base Minton founded 1793, artist mark: 6, made in Englandminton & co., majolica, miniature model, flagstaff hill maritime museum, stoke upon trent, john henk, staffordshire -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden
Work on paper - sketch, Off the New Guinea Coast
One of a series of sketches in 1943 by war artist Geoffrey Mainwaring while covering the war in the Pacific. Mainwaring went on to take charge of the Art department at the School of Mines Ballarat, SMB now Federation University.war, landing craft, mainwaring, ballarat smb, sketch, war in the pacific, new guinea, war artist -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Work on paper - The largest gun ever built was the Gustav Gun
DocumentThe largest gun ever built was the Gustav Gun -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - A Steamer on the Lake, A Steamboat on Lake Wendouree, Ballarat, Victoria
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Robin Boyd Foundation
Decorative object - Model of Tower Hill Natural History Centre, 2017
This is a model of the Robin Boyd-designed Tower Hill Natural History Centre, Tower Hill, near Warrnambool, Victoria (1963). It was opened shortly after Robin Boyd died in November 1971. The Archive also holds some of the original architectural drawings (item PL136-P145). This model was created for the House of Ideas exhibition, made by a University of Melbourne, Melbourne School of Design, Masters student.3D timber model of the Tower Hill landscaperobin boyd -
Arapiles Historical Society
Decorative object - Store sign, c. 1904
John Grump was an entrepreneur and had stores in Natimuk, Horsham in the late 19th century. He was mayor of Horsham in 1903-1904. That same year he left Horsham for Dandenong where he opened a general store on Lonsdale Street.Light relief sign with two deer and a pocketJ Crump General Storekeeper Natimuk and Dandenongnatimuk, horsham, dandenong, general store, john crump, antlers, chamois, migration, deers -
Bayside Gallery - Bayside City Council Art & Heritage Collection
Work on paper - ink and watercolour, Annette Meikle, Moysey Memorial, 1977
In 1977, artist Annette Meikle undertook a commission to illustrate a book recording stories of places and people in the Bayside area. It was published in 1978 as Sandringham Sketchbook, with text by Elizabeth Waters. The sketches were intended to record remaining examples of Bayside’s early architecture and environment, as well as reflect newer architectural changes. Meikle went on to donate 22 of these sketches to Bayside City Council in 2003. Erected in 1964, this stone cairn on Beach Road in Beaumaris marks the site of the wattle and daub cottage of James and Susannah Moysey. James, Susannah and their cousin Nicholas arrived in Victoria in 1844 and leased land on the cliff-top. They built a cottage, cleared the land for sheep and cattle and established vegetable gardens. They later purchased the land and named it Beaumaris Park, derived from the name of the Welsh coastal resort where Edward I built Beau Marais castle.Annette Meikle, Moysey Memorial 1977, ink and watercolour, 35 x 23.5 cm. Bayside City Council Art and Heritage Collection. Donated by the artist, 2003annette meikle, sandringham sketchbook, elizabeth waters, port phillip bay, moysey memorial, coastline, stone cairn, james and susannah moysey, beaumaris -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Decorative object - Tile, approx 2012
tile, made in germany, city of caulfield, city of glen eira -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
decorative object - Lace Insert
Cream lace insert, cross shapehandcrafts, lacemaking -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Crown Land Reserves Improvement Program, Two Projects, C 2001
These documents provide detailed information about improvements to the Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage and plans for the Removal of Wishing Well and New Water Feature and Path Re-Alignment which has not been completed.These documents give details on how improvements to the Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage Area would enhance the site and planning for a new water feature and the major re-alignment of paths within the Gardens.3 sheets of paper. 1. entitled Crown Land Reserves Improvement Programme 2. Diagram listing the costings for the Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage Area 3. Costings listed for the Removal of the Wishing Well and New Water Feature and Path Re-Alignment.p.1 question mark in black biro, end of 4th line. p.2 notes written in blue biro below the diagram are most relevant.john garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, crown land reserves improvement programme, adam lindsay gordon cottage area, the removal of the wishing well and installation of new water feature, costs, clips grants programme., gardens, ballarat, john garner collection -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - James Oddie, Member of Ballarat Municipal Council (1824-1911), A Short Biography, Unknown. C. 2011
James Oddie played an important part in Ballarat affairs in the nineteenth century.This is a good thumbnail sketch of Oddie's life and his contributions to public, church and philanthropic work in Ballarat.1 page of very small print and a small picture of a Jubilee medal in the top lefthand corner.None.james oddie, miner, public positions, ballarat botanical gardens, john garner, doctor john garner, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, churchman, philanthropist, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Gold toned clip-on earrings from the Sarah Coventry jewellery range, c. 1970s -1980s
Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High St. in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Rd. later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the earrings have local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.Pair of gold toned metal clip-on earrings with rectangular brown glass settings. "MADE IN U.S.A." - on a label attached to the back of one of the earrings.sarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, earrings -
Bayside Gallery - Bayside City Council Art & Heritage Collection
Work on paper - ink and watercolour, Annette Meikle, Chinese Elm - Corner Beach Road and Hampton Street, 1977
In 1977, artist Annette Meikle undertook a commission to illustrate a book recording stories of places and people in the Bayside area. It was published in 1978 as Sandringham Sketchbook, with text by Elizabeth Waters. The sketches were intended to record remaining examples of Bayside’s early architecture and environment, as well as reflect newer architectural changes. Meikle went on to donate 22 of these sketches to Bayside City Council in 2003. The Chinese Elm tree illustrated here marks the site of ‘Esmeralda’ which stood at at 312-314 Hampton Street, Hampton. It was a rambling house built in 1872 by Alfred William Harston and demolished in the 1970s. The elm is thought to be over 150 years old and was preserved by Council when flats were built on the site. It is recognised in the Significant Tree Register of Bayside City Council.Annette Meikle, Chinese Elm - Corner Beach Road and Hampton Street 1977, ink and watercolour, 33.8 x 23.7 cm. Bayside City Council Art and Heritage Collection. Donated by the artist, 2003annette meikle, sandringham sketchbook, elizabeth waters, chinese elm, esmeralda, alfred william harston, significant tree, historic house, hampton, hampton street -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Decorative object - Brooch, Australian Penny Brooch, 1938/1940's
Made by craftsman in Camp 3. Care had to be taken to curve the Australian Penny without damaging the face.Circular brooch. Australian penny with clip/pin soldered on backAustralia Penny 1936. Raised impression of a kangaroo in "flight"brooch, australian penny, beck h, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, costume, accessory, jewellery, 1936 penny